Smits, Jeanne Ann

1940 - 2005  (65 years)    Has 56 ancestors and 6 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Smits, Jeanne Ann
  Born	14 Mar 1940	Manistique, Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA
  Gender	Female
  Occupation	Aft 14 Mar 1940
  Licensed Practical Nurse 18 yrs retired Dec 2002
  Died	7 Apr 2005	Marquette, Marquette, Michigan, USA
  Obituary	Aft 7 Apr 2005
  Unknown Newspaper
  Jeanne A. DePetro, 65, of 1903 Center Street, Marquette, entered eternal life Thursday morning, April 7, 2005, at her home, following a six month struggle with cancer. Jeanne died in the comfortable care of her family and the caregvers of Lake Superior Hospice. Born March 14, 1940 in Manistique, a daughter of Ossie and Olive (Peters) Smits, Jeanne was raised in Manistique and was a 1958 graduate of the Manistique High School. She later attended Northern Michigan University receiving certification as a licensed practical nurse. Jeanne was employed at Marquette General Hospital for 18 years as an LPN, retiring in December 2002. Jeanne enjoyed life to the fullest and spent her retirement years living in Florida in the winters and Marquette in the summers, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was also an avid sports fan and Packer fanatic. She loved to watch her children, and later her grandchildren, play hockey and baseball. A lover of the great outdoors, Jeanne enjoyed swimming, fishing, and hunting. Jeanne had a zest for life and was loved by all who knew her. Jeanne was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. A loving wife, mother, devoted grandparent, and sister, she is survived by her husband, Palmer J. "Pickles" DePetro Jr. whom she married on April 23, 1960, a daughter, Sandra (Martin) Rose of Marquette; three sons, Palmer G. "Pete" DePetro of Denver, CO, Dean DePetro, of Tampa, FL, and William (Cindi) DePetro of Marquette; her grandchildren, Palmer "P.J." DePetro, Chad Rose, Brant Rose, Nicholas Maki, Misty Rose, and Kristie Bawden; father, Ossie Smits of Manistique; her twin sister, Joan Holmberg, of Manistique; and several nieces and nephews. Jeanne was preceded in death by her mother, Olive Smits; her brother, Robert Smits; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Palmer and Margie DePetro Sr; and brother-in-law, Donald Holmberg. Friends may call at St. Michael Catholic Church on Monday, April 11, beginning at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. Monday evening in the church with Rev. Msgr. Jed Patrick, pastor, as celebrant. A reception for family and friends will follow in Dunleavy Hall. Burial will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Martin and Chad Rose, Cindi DePetro, Scott Holmberg, and Tori Henri. The Fassbender Funeral Home is serving the family.
  Person ID	I953	1FamilyTree | VicH_andDianeBrochtrup
  Last Modified	19 Jun 2018

  
  

  Father	Smits, Oswald Francis,   b. 8 Jun 1912, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 10 Apr 2007, Manistique, Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA  (Age 94 years)
  Mother	Peters, Olive Marie,   b. 20 Mar 1910, Hay Springs, Sheridan, Nebraska, USA ,   d. 3 May 1995, Bonita Springs, Lee, Florida, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Family ID	F384	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	DePetro, Palmer Julius
  Children	1. DePetro, Palmer Gene   2. DePetro, Dean Paul + 3. DePetro, Sandra Kay   4. DePetro, William Paul
  Last Modified	19 Jun 2018
  Family ID	F448	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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