Mary "Jane" Schmidt

Jane Schmidt,(nee Casey) of Menasha, age 74, was swept away peacefully to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 12, 2013, with her loved ones by her side. She was born on March 28, 1939, in Appleton, the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Baeten) Casey. Jane graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1957. She worked for many years at Mike's Town & Country, and retired in 2001 from Piggly Wiggly. Family meant the world to Jane; in her earlier years with her mother and sisters, and then the wonderful times with her children, granddaughter, and great granddaughter.
Jane was one of a kind with her sense of humor and her sarcasm. She was very devoted to her family, loved everyone she met, and touched the lives of those around her. Jane will be remembered for her strength, warm kisses, strong support, and her courage and hope. She had a passion for Precious Moments that she enjoyed to share with everyone.
Jane is survived by her children: Terry Stumpf and Penny (Dave) VandenBoom; grandchildren: Rachelle (Joe Minks) Riemer; Chad (Cori) Westenberger, Tia (Jason) Meade, and Kira Westenberger; great granddaughter: McKenzie; sister: Sandi (Steve) LaDuke; brother-in-law: Pete Rabideau; and special family friend: Carrie Lehrer. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Schmidt; and sisters: Judy Koch and Pat Rabideau; brother-in-law: Jim Koch, and her dog, Buffy.
The funeral liturgy for Jane will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, St. Mary Church, 119 W. Seventh Street in Kaukauna. Fr. Jerry Pastors will be officiating. Inurnment will take place at the parish cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 am until the time of mass. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
A special thank you to the staff at Matthews, for your caring compassion. Also, the hospice nurses at ThedaCare at Home Hospice for your excellent care of Jane.