Grandma Jane

I had no idea when I published that last post that we would soon be taking comfort in that truth. Grandma Jane is loved and greatly missed, we look forward to the day we can be with her again.

From grandma jane

When I was little, I innocently asked my mom why she never made any of those cookies Grandma Jane always had in her cookie jar. After describing the cookies with the chocolate stripes and holes in the middle, mom exclaimed, "She buys those!" Even though Grandma didn't make the fudge striped cookies, to me and my cousins, they will always be Grandma's special cookies.

From grandma jane

I am so thankful that our entire family was able to celebrate Grandma's life last weekend (but so bummed we didn't take any family pictures). I wish my girls could have spent more time with her. I'll have to make sure they get some of her special cookies once in awhile!


 Jane H. Anton, 76, of Turtle Lake died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Cumberland Healthcare. She was born January 15, 1937 in Clear Lake, WI to Howard and Gladys (Thomas) Marlett. Jane was raised in the Clayton area and graduated from Clayton High School in 1955. She worked as a secretary at Clayton Schools and at the Barron ASCS office. She then worked at Turtle Lake School as an aide and later as a bookkeeper, retiring after 30 years. Jane was an avid reader and crossword puzzle solver. In her retirement years she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was married in Turtle Lake, WI on November 19, 1960 to William Anton who preceded her in death on October 22, 1996. Jane was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Leslie, James and Larry Marlett She is survived by 4 daughters, Debra (Tom) Matye of Almena, Donna (Steve) Licht of River Falls, Rebecca Pearl of Eau Claire and Roberta (Jack) Braml of Almena; 9 grandchildren, Julie, Lisa, Sheri, Samantha, Joe, Anna, Liz, Stephanie and Erik; 5 great grandchildren, Emily, Nolan, Annika, Ruby and Ada; 2 sisters, Lorna (Joe) Prusak of Almena and Susan (Rick) Paulson of Clear Lake and 1 brother, David Marlett of Clayton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, April 6, 2013 at St Ann Catholic Church, Turtle Lake, WI with Father Tom Thompson officiating. Burial will be in St Ann Cemetery, Turtle Lake, WI. Pallbearers are Joe Braml, Anna Braml, Liz Braml, Stephanie Pearl, Erik Pearl and Samantha Licht. Honorary pallbearers are Julie Steel, Lisa Stokes, Sheri Nelson and Emily Matye. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake and one hour prior to service on Saturday at the church.