Jean Elizabeth McClone

McClone, Jean Elizabeth

Jean E. McClone, age 59, of Hortonville, was called to her heavenly home Sunday afternoon, February 11, 2007. Our dear wife, mother, grandmother and friend left her earthly body for eternity with her Savior, knowing well of her own salvation and assured of her family’s well being and their peace with her departure. Jeanie was born February 28, 1947, to the late William and Emma (Moder) Arneson, in Clintonville, where she graduated from high school. Following her graduation, Jeanie attended and graduated from beautician school. She loved and lived for her husband, children and grandchildren. Jeanie was a member of Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church. Survivors include her devoted husband of 40 years, Thomas C. McClone; three sons, Michael (Diana) McClone, Stockbridge; Mark (Sheila) McClone, Sherwood; Joseph (Jeanette) McClone, Hortonville; six grandchildren, Courtney, Amelia, Katherine, Olivia, Jena, Mason and a seventh expected in September. Two sisters, Elaine (Gordon) Poole, Clintonville; Nancy (Lyle) Johnson, New London; two brothers, Jerry Arneson and his partner, Steve Robinson, Madison; Donne Arneson, San Diego, CA; three sisters-in-law, Jean Arneson, Elaine Arneson and Diane Arneson, all of Clintonville; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, William Arneson, Jr., James Arneson and Harold Arneson. A memorial service for Jean will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, February 15, 2007 at BETHLEHEM EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 126 North Pine Street, Hortonville, with Reverend Matthew Duin officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 pm, Wednesday and on Thursday at the church from 2:00 pm until the time of the service. A memorial fund is being established.

I have fought the good
fight, I have finished the
race, I have kept the faith.
Henceforth there is laid up
for me the crown of
righteousness. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

I’M FREE
Don’t grieve for me,
for now I’m free
I’m following the path
God laid for me.
I took His hand when
I heard Him Call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void
then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared,
a laugh, a kiss,
ah, yes, these things
I too will miss.
Be not burdened with
times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine
of tomorrow.
My life’s been full,
I’ve savored much,
good friends, good times,
a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time
seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now
with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts
and shared with me
God wanted me now:
He set me free.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
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Appleton 920-739-1231
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