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Submitted: 7/7/23 • Approved: 7/7/23 • Last Updated: 7/7/23 • R13393-G13393
Jeanette 12-6-1938 to 5-16-2022
Evansville, WI - Jeanette Blum Finnane was called to be with the Heavenly Father on May 16, 2022, while in the company of her loving husband Patrick Finnane. She was born in Evansville on December 6, 1938, to Ole and Marie Petterson who proceeded her in death. She was preceded in death by her first husband Jay Blum, her daughter Debra Olsen, her brother Ronald Petterson, nephew John Luers, brother in-laws and sisters-in-law Richard Luers, Robert Dingle, Janet Petterson, Shannon Ferguson, James Finnane, MaryEllen Finnane and Daniel Finnane.
Jeanette was a life-long resident of Evansville. She graduated from Evansville High School in 1956. Jeanette married Jay Blum in 1957 and together they had four children in three and a half years. Life was hectic, crazy and happy for a young couple. After Jay's unexpected passing, Jeanette was blessed to find Patrick who once again brought joy to her life. Patrick and Jeanette were married in 1991. Jeanette was employed by the Evansville School District and was fortunate to be able to work side by side with her eldest daughter Debra. Faith was especially important to Jeanette and Patrick where they were lifelong members of St Paul's Catholic Church in Evansville. Family was important to Jeanette. She loved spending as much time as possible with her children and grandchildren.
Jeanette genuinely enjoyed golf and played league golf for many years at the Evansville Golf Course. Jeanette and Patrick's love of golf took them to many top golf destinations. She was an all-around avid sports fan who enjoyed watching the Evansville Blue Devils, Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers and traveled to many away games including a NCAA final four, a Rose Bowl game and a super bowl to watch her beloved Packers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday May 21st, 2022, at St Paul's Catholic Church, 39 Garfield Avenue, Evansville, WI., with Rev. Lawrence Oparaji officiating. Visitation is at 11:00 am with Mass commencing at 12:00pm. A Right of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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