Jeanette G. Puck, 96, died at Manor Care in Kenosha on December 29, 2009.
She was born in Merrill, WI on January 20, 1913 to the late Thomas and Emma (nee: Gregory, Vachon) Alery. On November 17, 1934 she married the love of her life, Richard E. Puck. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1989.
Mrs. Puck worked for over 30 years as an obstetrics technician at St. Luke’s Hospital in Racine where she proudly took part in the delivery of so many children over the years.
She was a faithful Catholic and belonged to both St. Edward and St. Paul Catholic Churches over the years.
Her survivors include her children, Richard (Patricia) Puck of Clinton, AR, James (Gloria) Puck of Sumter, SC, Jeanette “Peachie” (William) Hardin, Sr. of Hancock, WI; four grandchildren, Mary Jean (Jim) Shack of Racine, Bill Hardin, Jr. of Silver Lake, WI, Michael (Michelle) Puck of Sumter, SC, Shelly (Jason) Jones of Oak Island, NC; six great grandchildren; sister, Lois Kohel of Racine; sister-in-law, Virginia Vachon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Ernest Vachon; sisters, Alice Jane Vachon (infant), Arlia (Herschel) Hembrook, her brothers, Albert (Libby) Alery, Wilfred Vachon, and brother-in-law, Donald Kohel.
A private service was held for Jeanette in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on January 4, 2009. Rev. Ronald J. Gramza officiated. Her burial took place in West Lawn Memorial Park next to her husband, Richard. Memorials have been suggested to one’s favorite charity.
Jeanette’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark DeCheck for the kindness and loving care that was extended to their mother and “Nana” over the years. It was truly appreciated.
Mary Huck says
I am not even sure how many years ago I first met Mary’s “Nana” but I remember going over to her house with Mary and visiting and picking lilacs. From that day on I would sometimes go with Mary when she went to visit her “Nana”. I have no doubt that she lived as long as she did because of the great care Mary took of her. Running errands, doing laundry,bringing her whatever food she was craving I could go on forever. I got to visit with her many times over the last few years and Mary even had me go when she was on her honeymoon so that Nana always had company. One of my fondest memories with be of the making of the hand plaques. She was truly a special lady and even toward the end when I know she was not feeling the best she always had a kind word for me. While Mary is going to be lost for awhile she also has such great memories that will always keep her “Nana” with her.