Gloria Jean Jahnke Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gloria Jean Jahnke of Appleton, Wisconsin, born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 96, on January 8, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gloria Jean Jahnke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lloyd Costello and Olga Costello (Heber); and her son-in-law Howard Osborn (Bob Merkel). She is survived by: her daughter Carol Jahnke; her grandson Curt Swanson (Stacy); her great grandchildren, Olivia and Ian; her granddaughter Sarah Vivoda (Will Schryver); her great grandchildren, Aiden Bradfield and Amorelle Schryver; her daughter Linda Osborn (Howard); her grandchildren, Amy, Jim and Wendy; her stepsons, Dan Jahnke and David Jahnke (Michelle); and her friends, Marcia, Lloyd, Jean, Joe, Carl, Gordy, Mary, Linda, Chuck, Sharon and Jim. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

She enjoyed her Bible studies and all her friends at Bethany up until COVID.