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Jane Ellen Niesen

Mar 12, 1951 – Oct 1, 2018

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A celebration of Jane’s life will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the service.  Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.

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Sturtevant – Jane Ellen Niesen, 67, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, October 1, 2018.  She was born in Racine on March 12, 1951, daughter of Joseph and Phyllis (Née: Parenteau) Vash.

Jane was united in marriage to the love of her life, David George Niesen, on September 4, 1971.

Jane was a registered nurse for St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and All Saints for over 40 years.  Her specialty was OB/GYN and Women’s Health.  Jane was an associate member and state representative for the VVA Local 767.  She was co-chairperson of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Float.  Jane enjoyed gardening, yardwork, and even put together wedding flowers.  She was “Grandma Jane” to so many extended family and friends.  Jane will be dearly missed by all who loved her.

Jane leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of over 47 years, David Niesen; children, David (Tammy) Niesen, Kim (Troy) LaVassor, Dennis (Jamie) Niesen; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; father, Joseph R. Vash; siblings, Bernard (Debbie) Vash, JoAnn Rodriguez, Greg Vash (Lonnie), Terri McCurdy, Joseph “Willie” (Cheryl) Vash.

Jane is preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis F. Vash.

A celebration of Jane’s life will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the service.  Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.  The family has suggested memorials to the Case High School Patriots Club.

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  1. Marion says

    October 3, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    I will miss her ..so sorry for your loss

  2. Sharon Roberts says

    October 4, 2018 at 12:29 am

    So sorry for your loss. I worked with Jane for many years in Labor and Delivery. I thought of her often. Prayers to your family.

  3. Jill Niesen says

    October 4, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    David and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Jill Niesen

  4. Donna J. Darrey from Tampa says

    October 5, 2018 at 10:01 am

    So many years have passed since Jane and I would take our break outside to smoke! I will miss you, Jane.

  5. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    So sorry to hear of Jane’s passing. I worked in OBGYN triage dept. at All Saints .Thoughts and prayers to the family . Sue Koch

  6. Jim Cunningham and family says

    October 5, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    David and family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you have many treasured memories to celebrate at her memorial.I have many shared memories of all the “Vash Cousins” and share their grief as well. God bless all of you,especially Uncle Dick

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