Jane Peplinski

JANE I. PEPLINSKI

Jane I. Peplinski, age 83, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Lake Winona Manor.

She was born on December 29, 1932, in Winona, to Carl and Genevieve (Herrick) Gernes.  Jane was united in marriage with Edward D. Peplinski and he preceded her in death in 1979.

Jane was very active in her church and community.  She was a longtime member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart where she was involved with the Thursday night Prayer Group, sending birthday cards to parishioners, and the Knights of Columbus.  As a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, she enjoyed helping with the Poppy Sales, baking cakes for fish fries, taking food and refreshments to the veterans standing honor guard during the Veterans Day vigil at the Veterans Park at Lake Winona, and she worked at the Mosher Home in Dresbach.  Jane also volunteered with Meals on Wheels, Winona Volunteer Services, and she especially enjoyed the fishing trips with Project COMPASS.

Jane is lovingly survived by her children: Marilyn Clark, Columbia, SC; Bradley (Judy) Peplinski, Menomonie, WI; and Ann Marie Peplinski, Winona; grandchildren: Paige (Justin) Mitchell, and their children Connor and Caroline; Jordan Peplinski; Jonah Peplinski, and Brandon (Kayla) Peplinski; brother-in-law: Hubert (Rita) Peplinski; sisters-in-law: Esther Pronschinske and Lorna Koltermann;  special friends: Joyce Boyle, Jan Market, Shirley Gierok, and Ellen Enright; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother: Charles Gernes; and sister, Gerry Einhorn.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.  The Reverend Mark C. McNea will officiate.

Jane will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery in a private family ceremony.

Visitation will be held at the Watkowsk-Mulyck Funeral Home on Sunday, September 11, 2016, from 2 PM until 5 PM, where a Prayer Service will be held at 4:30 PM.  Visitation will also be held at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Monday, September 12, 2016, from 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM.

Online condolence or memories may be left for Jane’s family at www.watkowski-mulyck.com