Jan Ellen De Wane

Jan Ellen De Wane, age 62, Green Bay WI, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at a local hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Jan was the daughter of Gordon and Elaine (Landry) De Wane and was born January 19, 1961 in Green Bay.

Jan was happily employed by Schneider National in the recruiting office. Previously she worked at Associated Bank and earlier the Boston Store. She was a proud member of the Optimist Club.

Jan took great joy with her siblings and their families, especially each newborn. She arranged many cookouts at her house for summer picnics. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, baking, crafting and reading. Weekends found her searching out rummage sales and visiting consignment shops.

Jan was a devoted and faith-filled member of St. Willebrord's Parish where she was a lector.

She is survived by her siblings and their children: Michael De Wane (Stephanie), Jennifer Palalay (Andrew); Patrick De Wane (Pamela), Brandon; Mary Sorenson (Dale), Paul (Nicole), Brian (Andrea); James De Wane (Susan), Kelly Pieschek (Curt), David; Teresa Delfosse (Jeffrey), Jeremy (Angela), Danielle (friend Jeremy), Jeffrey (friend Crystal); Ruth Van Ess (Louis), Christine Petersen (Bill), Brenda Greene (Andrew), Carrie Zvesper (J.P.); Mark De Wane (Marla), Kevin (Michelle), Casey (Kristin); Thomas De Wane (Diane), Sean (Carrie), Nicole, Eric, Corey Miller (Sarah), Allison Gagnon (Beau); Gordon De Wane, Jr. (Mary Lealiou) Nina, Matt (Brittany), Brooke Watzka (Dylan); Robert De Wane (Nancy), Patrick (Hilary), Katie Farley (Ross); Timothy De Wane (Jill), Andrew (Kayla), Douglas (Kimberly). Maria. And many great nieces and nephews, numerous extended family members and Jan's friends-all of whom have fond memories with her.

Jan excelled in summer league softball for many years as a pitcher; and in the fall she loved playing volleyball. Through these she made life-long friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Elaine De Wane, sisters Kathleen and Christine, nephew Joey and niece Laura; and her beloved best friend her dog Sophie.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, August 9 at Newcomer Funeral Home (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay) from 5 to 7 P.M. with a parish wake service at 7 P.M. Visitation will continue Thursday morning at St. Willebrord Church (209 S. Adams St., Green Bay) on August 10 at 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. and funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. with Fr. Andy Cribben, O. Praem, celebrant.

"Jan, you have fought the good fight, you finished the race with grace and you have kept the faith." May God bless you and keep you in his care until we meet again!