Elizabeth “Liz” M. Jahnke, 91, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Wells Nature View on 21st Street.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield with a PCCW rosary service taking place at 5:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 9, 2024 at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service at church. Rev. Brandon Guenther will officiate. The service will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Prairie du Chien.
Elizabeth was born on February 12, 1933 in Prairie du Chien to Joseph and Elizabeth (Balk) Nolan. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Prairie du Chien and then moved to Milwaukee where she worked in the office as an admissions coordinator at St. Luke’s Hospital. She married William “Bill” G. Jahnke on May 11, 1957 at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. They moved to Marshfield in 1960. Bill passed away on November 21, 2020.
Elizabeth worked as a driver for Head Start and a crossing guard at various locations around the city of Marshfield.
She was an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing, and loved being outside in God’s creation. Elizabeth was also quite the character and adored animals. She had numerous dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and aquarium fish – through the years often times having more than she needed.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Jahnke of La Crosse, son, Edward Jahnke of Marshfield, and grandchildren, Maya, Jackson, Alexander, and Jonah whom she enjoyed spending time with and doing activities. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Edward, Joseph, Paul, Frank, and Carl.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Wells Nature View on 21st Street for the great care they gave Elizabeth.
Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh.com
Author: News Desk
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