Jane Kathleen Sweeney
Jane Kathleen Sweeney (nee Keranen) Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Jane passed away, suddenly, Tuesday October 2, 2012.
She is survived by Mike, her loving husband of 54 years; her six children, Mark of St. Louis, James (Brenda) of Wentzville; Philip of St. Louis; Kathleen Nichols (Scott) of Park City, Utah; Peter of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Shannon Calcaterra (Jeff) of St. Louis; five grandchildren; Tara and Haley Sweeney of Wentzville; Hannah, Zoe and Ellie Nichols (of Park City, Utah.) and two sisters; Ginny Keranen of Glendale, Arizona; and Julie DiQuattro (Franco) of Dyer, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Kathryn (Hinsberger) Keranen of Chicago.
Her grandchildren and children were the focus and love of her life and Grandma Jane was always there for them with a hug or a kiss or a kind word. She was a partner, friend, confidant and counselor to her husband. A fun loving woman, she always had an infectious smile on her face and had many interests, Jane formerly sang with the Sweet Adeline St. Louis Harmony Chorus; enjoyed golf, horse racing, boating, walking, dining out and meeting new people. She was an aggressive and competitive Canasta and Pinochle player and was an avid traveler who cruised or visited many countries throughout the world and most of the states in the USA. She served as an officer in the Harmony Chorus and was on the board as a trustee in the Bear Creek Hollow subdivision. During her working years she met her husband at work in downtown Chicago; was the secretary to the mayor of a small Illinois town; was a legal secretary; worked for an advertising agency; and was involved in real estate administration.
Jane was an awesome, unforgettable,vivacious, personable, woman who was loved by many and will be missed by all. In death as in life, this loving , caring woman donated her organs so that others could benefit even though she had passed. Life with Jane was never dull and she lived life to the fullest. The memories of Jane and her life will be remembered and cherished forever.
Service: A memorial gathering will be held to celebrate her life on Sunday, October 14, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Bear Creek Golf Club Clubhouse; 158 Bear Creek Drive, Wentzville, Mo. 63385. (636)332-5018. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Stroke Association.
Shannon,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Although I did not know her, just from viewing the video she was obviously vibrant and fun. She must have known how to really live. I am so sorry for your loss and envious that you knew her. I hold you all in my thoughts, but especially Shannon. Take care and may you receive peace quickly from this sad time in your life.
To Shannon, Jo Choi says so sorry for your loss. Its so hard to lose a mother.
I’m going to miss her and the fun we have had over the years. I’m sorry that I will still be in Tempe, AZ and won’t be able to make the memorial service. My condolences to the entire family. I will saddly miss the service.
Shannon you and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a wonderful person. It was an honor knowing her. I sure losing your mother is one of the hardest things to go thru. Keep your strength up for your mom. Take care.
Lisa
I met Jane thru Sweet Adelines and sang with her for quite a few years.. She was a warm, funny woman with a good sense of humor.. I will remember all the fun we had as a group at competitions, traveling to far places and all the laughs! It is hard to believe that I won’t see her at lunch anymore.. God be with you all..
I was in Sweet Adelines with Jane for about 10 years and we shared many great times. What I remember the most was our many phone conversations. We solved the worlds problems, talked about what was important to us at that moment and we became better friends because of those discussions. She was a joy and I will think of her often.
I really liked your mom Mark,.,, she was so nice, I know she will be missed by all,. so sorry, my prayers are with your family…
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH JANE. MIKE AND KIDS YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS
Mike and children: Ron and I will miss all the wonderful times and laughter. You are in our hearts and prayers. Ron and Jan
This is a beautifully done memorial…I will miss her so much and my heart aches for all her friends and family. Jane was a dear friend to so many and will live on in our many wonderful memories. We were lucky to know her.
To the family of Jane. I’ve met Jane thru our golf outings on Tuesday and she was a wonderful person. She was such fun to be with and we always did the important thing – go to lunch. I will miss her so much and I can’t believe she is gone.
You are in my prayers and you have my deepest sympathy. She was a great person.
Rosemary Pieper
Mike, thoughts and prayers to you and all the kids and grands.
Libby Holland
What a wonderful celebration of Jane’s life. I’m shocked there’s no pictures of her in full stage makeup! She will be very sorely missed but the memories of our times together are timeless. Everytime there’s a glass of wine around, it will be raised in her name. Goodbye my good friend. I’ll love you forever.
Just can’t take this in….it happened much too fast. Sat next to her at our last Sweet Adeline lunch and she told me how she was looking forward to her trip out west with Mike. We will all miss her ever so much and know that we send her beautiful family our deepest sympathy.
Jane was such a special person. She will be so missed in my life. Jane, Lyn, Faith and I roomed together on Sweet Adeline trips for close to 20 years and always had the most wonderful travel and roommate experiences. She was the big sister I never had. My condolences to the entire Sweeney family.
I was so happy to resume a friendship with Jane these past two years. We were friends way back when in Sweet Adelines. We both have grand daughters attending college In Springfield,Mo, and had so much fun bragging to each other and comparing notes. There will be a big hole in our monthly luncheon group! She was a special lady.
Please except my deepest sympathy. I was so sad to hear the news. Such a great lady, my prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Mike and family,
I was saddened and shocked to hear the news of Jane’s death. Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. And please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicki