IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Jeraldine

Jeraldine Greeley Profile Photo

Greeley

April 1, 1929 – August 14, 2020

Obituary

Florence- Jeraldine "Jerry" (nee Crowley) Greeley, 91, of Florence, Wis., was called by the Lord to her heavenly home on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born April 1, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, along with her twin brother. Jerry was the daughter of the late John L. and Imelda (McGovern) Crowley. Jerry grew up in Milwaukee and was a graduate of St. John's Cathedral High School in Milwaukee, class of 1947. On November 12, 1949 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Milwaukee, she was united in marriage to Robert D. Greeley. They were happily married 53 years before Robert preceded in 2002. Jerry followed her husband Robert in his career, always making a loving home for their family. They resided in White Fish Bay, Wis., Neenah, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and finally in Florence, Wis. Jerry was committed to her family, always loving and caring for them. She was proud of her husband and children. Jerry was a devoted Catholic and was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Florence, and was very proud to be 100 percent Irish. She enjoyed many hobbies, including crocheting, knitting, golfing, reading, and was a very talented artist. Jerry will be truly missed by her one son, Jay Robert (Bonnie) Greeley, Leesburg, Va.; three daughters, Kathleen(Bert) Kinyon, Mountain, Wis., Susan (Brad) Yocum, Alamo, Tex. and Florence, Wis., and Mary (Bob) Hansen, Three Lakes, Wis.; loving grandmother of nine grandchildren, Jay Jr. (Karen) Greeley, John (Joy) Greeley, Eric (Liz) Greeley, Lindasue Alvarez, Brent (Amanda) Thompson, Regina Yocum, Teresa (Tom) Sprenger, Bob (Deni) Klingforth, and Shawn (Natalie) Klingforth; 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Audrey Greeley; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Robert, Jerry was preceded in death by her twin brother, Jack; and three sisters, Alice Swearingen, Mary K. Hittman and Mary I. Ellis. Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother will be forever in our hearts. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Florence, Wis. A Memorial Mass will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Fr. Timothy Brandt will officiate. Burial will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Florence, Wis. Due to Covid-19 the graveside service will be private and no funeral luncheon will take place. We ask that you please keep social distancing protocol in mind. Masks are required in church. Memorials can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Florence, Wis., in Jerry's memory. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Florence Health Services for their comfort and care that they provided for mother in her last years. You may leave a condolence or tribute for Jerry's family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The family has chosen the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Crematory, Florence, Wis. to honor Jerry's legacy of life.
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Funeral Services

Visitation

August
18

St. Mary Catholic Church, Florence

308 Florence Avenue, Florence, WI 54121

10:30 - 11:00 am

Service

August
18

St. Mary Catholic Church, Florence

308 Florence Avenue, Florence, WI 54121

Starts at 11:00 am

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