Jeannette Kay DeMay, 86, passed away on Friday, November 25th, 2022 in Appleton, WI. She was born on September 20th,1936. Her parents were Floyd and Eunice Livermore.
Jean spent most of her life in and around Escanaba, Michigan. She graduated from Escanaba High School in 1954. She married John Frederick DeMay on May 13th, 1961. He preceded her in death in January of 1970.
She is survived by her children, John (Terri) DeMay of Lake Villa IL, Steven (Joanne) DeMay of Appleton, WI and Susan Hanmer of Iron River, MI. Additional family includes grandchildren, Max, Gus, and Ella DeMay, a sister, Eileen Blake, and brother, Duane Livermore both of Escanaba, many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Jean served numerous roles throughout her full life – loving and courageous mother, masterful grandmother, devoted baby sister, favorite aunt/advisor, caring nurse and educator, and hilarious friend. In her 80+ years, Jean contributed an incredible amount of goodness (in all its forms) to the world.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son, Paul, Brothers Victor Dahlstrom, Charles Livermore, David Livermore, a sister Vera Hull, and son-in-law Michael Hanmer, along with several relatives in the DeMay and Livermore clans.
Jean’s family is very thankful for the support and care she received at the Gardens of Fountain Way assisted living facility and from Heartland Hospice.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Upper Peninsula Nurses Honor Guard will present honors at 4:50 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 5:30 PM at the All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the DeMay family.
Keith Halliday - Appleton, WI
My condolences to the family and my friend Steve DeMay who taught and mentored my son Branden at Valley New School.
Chris Pouw - Assendelft, the Netherlands, --
My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to John and the DeMay family with the loss of his mother. May she rest in peace.
Alice Jonk (Astellas, Leiden) - Leiden, Netherlands, NL
Dear John,
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother.
I wish you all the strength to overcome this loss and I hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have.
Best regards,
Alice Jonk
Masayuki Yamanaka - Dublin, IR
My condolences to the family and my colleague John DeMay, and I hope you will overcome this sorrow very soon.
Tina Harkins - Escanaba, MI
Oh John, I am so very sorry. Sending love and saying prayers for you, Terri and your whole family.
Hajime Konno - Tokyo, JP
My sincere condolences go out to John and the DeMay family on the passing of your mother.
Reba Henze - Ankeny, IA
John, Sue and Steve,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. She was such a fun, kind person and I remember her fondly. Sending love and prayers.
Reba
Fabrice Le Gall - Mainz, DE
Dear John, I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dave DeMay - Johnsonburg, Pa
My condolences to John, Sue, Steve, and all their families. What a sweet woman! Always fun to be around. She was a rock, and an inspiration. Rest In Peace Aunt Jean