Jane E. Kowal

Jane E. Kowal, 100 of passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. She was born May 29, 1919 in Nebraska.

Jane was a caring and strong woman who was always there when needed. Before entering Bluffview Memory Care, she enjoyed gardening, mowing and taking care of her yard, watching the birds (and those pesky squirrels!), walking for miles, and she especially loved the tradition of Sunday family dinners at her house. She was an excellent baker and was known for her fantastic potato salad. Jane was blessed for having a long full life of loving family and wonderful memories.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Kowal; parents Bert and Hazel Neal; brothers, Hershel and Keith and a sister, Winnifred.

Jane is survived by her loving family; sons, Bob Kowal and Jim (Pam) Kowal; grandchildren, Christie (Jake) Tanner, Craig (Heather) Kowal and Peter (Kelly) Kowal; great-grandchildren, Sydnie, Noah, Kendall, Calvin, Madeline, Olivia, Cailie, Madison, Ian, Tyler, Janie and Iris, along with her sister, Janet Collins.

The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Bluffview Memory Care for the tender care of Jane over the past few years.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 3 ^rd at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services, 907 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska with Pastor Scott Skogen officiating. Burial will follow in the Onalaska City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to North Presbyterian Church, La Crosse or any of your choice.