Jane Maureen Baumann's Obituary
Jane Maureen Baumann (Sellers), age 90 of Remus, MI passed away Sunday, November 17th with family around her. Jane was born August 29, 1934 in Winn, MI, the daughter of Mack and Donna (Riggle) Sellers. She graduated from Remus High School in 1953 and was an active member of the FFA and a Remus Rams cheerleader.
Jane married Herbert J. Baumann on September 3, 1955. They had five children and enjoyed a happy life together until Herb’s passing on October 14, 1995.
Jane retired in 1999 from The Remus Chippewa Hills School District, where she was a cook for 30+ years. She was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church for many years and could always be counted on to make a passing dish or dessert to support bazaars and dinners held at the church. Jane’s specialty were her molasses cookies, which were a favorite of so many in the community.
Jane loved her dogs, going to yard sales, and the Trufant flea market, taking bus trips with her sisters and sisters-in-laws, and most of all spending time with family (especially her grandchildren) and friends. She was a special lady who will always be remembered for the Sunday dinners she cooked each week for her children, grandchildren, and for anyone who happened to stop by. She was never concerned about how many were coming to dinner because there was always room for more at her table.
Jane is survived by her children, Tom Baumann (Kamala Robinson) of Barryton, Charlie (Melinda) Baumann of Remus, Julie (David) Soper of Greenville, Deborah (Rick) Sanders of Era, TX, Myra (Tom) VanSyckle of Remus; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her sister’s Pam Shurlow of Lansing, MI and Nancy Starr of Hereford, AZ; along with her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many other loving family members.
She was predeceased by her husband Herb; her parents Mack and Donna Sellers; her brothers William (Bill) Sellers and Gary Sellers and her sister Charlene Brantner.
A visitation for family and friends to celebrate Jane’s life will be held at Janowicz Funeral Home in Remus, MI on Friday, November 22nd from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. A funeral service will be at St. Michael Catholic Church on Saturday, November 23rd at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tom Boufford officiating. A visitation will also take place prior to the service at 10:00AM until the time of the service. The family would like to invite those attending the service to join them in the Parish Center immediately after for a luncheon (located across from the church).
Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to Royal View Assisted Living or Saint Michael School Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the church.
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