Jeanette Bordini

Jeanette Ida Catherine Burns Bordini

Jeanette (Janette) Ida Catherine Burns Bordini, formally of Kaukauna, died peacefully at age 92 surrounded by her family on November 17, 2012. She was born on January 26, 1920 to Sophia (Wisner) and Lawrence Burns on the family farm near Menomonie, Wisconsin. She was a descendent of the Joseph Burns family from York, Pennsylvania, who moved to Dunn County Wisconsin in the late 1800's to farm near Irvington. Janette attended and graduated from Menomonie High School class of 1938.

Upon graduation from high school she worked as a typist in the local NYA offices in Menomonie.

During WWII, she worked at U.S. Rubber (Uniroyal) war plant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin as a line inspector gaging .30 caliber shell casings.

Janette married Dominic J. Bordini on October 23, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. Dominic was a teacher, and later Director of the Kaukauna Vocational School. He also served as Deputy Director of the Fox Valley Technical College. He predeceased her on
December 7,1983.

During their time in Chicago, Janette worked at the Pullman Company as "Rosie The Riveter," riveting wing sections on C47 transport planes.
They moved to Kaukauna, Wisconsin in 1945 where they lived and raised their six children. As a couple, they were active in the Kaukauna community. Janette was a member of Kaukauna Homemakers Club, Cub Scout Den Mother, Co-President of St. Mary's Grade School PTA, and was involved in many activities involving her family. Janette lived independently until this past spring when she moved to DePere.

Janette is survived by her two daughters and their spouses: Jeanne and James Vier, Austin, Texas; Susann Norwick, D.D.S., M.S. and Gary Norwick, Waukesha, Wisconsin; four sons and their spouses: Nan and Peter Bordini, D.D.S., Green Bay, Wisconsin;
Mona and Steven Bordini, Neenah, Wisconsin; Lyndee and Mario Bordini, San Antonio, Texas; and Roberta and Dino Bordini, D.D.S., DePere, Wisconsin. She is also survived by her brother and sisters-in-law, Laverne and Marlys Burns, Rogers, Minnesota; Loretta Burns, Menomonie, Wisconsin; Anne (Bordini) Perpich, Athelstane, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews.

She is further survived by thirteen grandchildren: Julie Eum and J. Gregg Vier, New York, New York; Jennifer and Bradford Vier, Austin, Texas; Jennifer Mikulina and Brian Bordini, M.D., Park Ridge, Illinois; Kerry Geocaris and Brad Bordini, Allouez, Wisconsin; Jessica and Brett Bordini, M.D., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; Alex Norwick, Los Angeles, California; Britta Norwick, St. Louis, Missouri; Katie, Allison, and John Bordini, San Antonio, Texas; Dominic R., and Gian Bordini, DePere, Wisconsin; Gina Bordini, Evanston, Illinois;. Seven great grandchildren: Evan and Grayson Marie Vier, Elizabeth and Alex Bordini, Elliott and Teya Bordini, Ellory Bordini.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, Sophia and Lawrence Burns; her brothers Lawrence Jr., Morris, and Edward Burns; sister-in-laws Cecilia, Donna, and Bette Burns, and Mary Bordini; brother-in-law, John Perpich.

Janette was an accomplished watercolor artist; many of her paintings grace the homes and offices of family and friends. She enjoyed the outdoors and traveling, which inspired many of her paintings. She had a good sense of humor and enjoyed movies, dancing, and listening to an assorted selection of music, especially jazz music. You could find her on many occasions attending the Lawrence University symphony or jazz concerts. She also excelled at knitting, sewing and cooking. She was known for her cooking, especially her fabulous Italian spaghetti and meatball dinners. Her children and friends always looked forward to her assorted pies, cakes, and Christmas cookies. After her children were grown, she continued to pursue educational goals, and attended Outagamie Normal School, and Fox Valley Technical College.

Janette was a loving mother to her family, making their success in life her main priority. She was very proud of their many accomplishments. We, her family, thank her for her devotion.

Private memorial and interment services will be held. Interment will be next to her husband Dominic at St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Parish Cemetery, Hurley, Wisconsin. Newcomer Funeral Home, Green Bay, Wisconsin is assisting the family.

The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the Rennes Health Center, and Unity Hospice for the wonderful care they provided for our mother.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Dominic J. Bordini Memorial Scholarship, Stout University Foundation, 320 South Broadway P.O. Box 790, Menomonie, Wisconsin, 54751-0790, or a favorite charity.