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.