Geraldine Jahnke

Geraldine Jahnke, age 89, died peacefully in the early hours of January 2^nd, 2025 with her great-great niece, Hanna, by her side.

                Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Julia Hawley and Frank Boness, she graduated from Mary D. Bradford in 1953. On April 30^th, 1955, she married Alvin A. Jahnke at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kenosha. During 28 years of service in the Air Force they raised their family in several different states and overseas as well. All 4 sons went into service as well – Paul into the Navy, Bruce, Craig, and Peter in the Air Force. Her daughter Susan went into management as GM for a large garden center on the west coast.

                After Alvin’s retirement they returned to Kenosha where they enjoyed being able to participate in helping care for their great nephews and nieces; Judith, Michael, Brian and Catherine, along with great-great nieces Kayla and Hanna.

                Geraldine’s love of children led her to volunteer at the old St. Catherine’s with her friend Lizzie Franklin, helping out in the Nursery section.

                Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband Alvin and son Mark Allen. Also preceded by her parents, brothers Francis, Gerald, and LeRoy, sister Aileen and daughter-in-law Patty.

                She is survived by one daughter, Susan (Malcolm) Hancock of Portland Oregon; 4 sons: Paul Jahnke of Kenosha, Bruce (Elisha) Jahnke of Edmond OK, Craig (Lisa) Jahnke of Phoenix AZ, and Peter (Mary) Jahnke of Waukesha WI. Also, 3 grandchildren Megan, Ashley and Wesley; 3 step grandchildren Amiee, Sara, and Jerimy.

                But the children in her life doesn’t stop there! She is also survived by 4 nieces and nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews; 22 great-great nieces and nephews and of course 2 very special great-great nieces Kayla and Hanna.

                Loving mother and wife, doting nana, proud military wife for life. She lives on in all our hearts!

                A funeral service will be held January 25^th at 10am in the Chapel at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Meals on Wheels.

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