Jeanie A. Kenney

Jeanie A. Kenney

POWERS — Jeanie A. Kenney, age 89, of Powers, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers.

Jeanie was born on July 20, 1934, in Alpha, Mich., the daughter of David and Clara (White) Kenney. She was one of six children. Jeanie grew up and following high school, she worked at the Ardis plant in Racine, attended local college, and then worked as co-owner of Tuff Kote for many years. She loved to travel, dance, play piano, and go shopping. Jeanie taught CCD for several years and used to hunt and fish. Jeanie always had a smile on her face and a kind word to share. She had a quick, witty sense of humor and loved to make others laugh. She will be missed by so many.

Jeanie is survived by her children, Mary (Arthur) Kossow, Melissa Veeser, and Don Veeser; daughter-in-law, Lori Veeser; sister, Joanie Veeser; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and friends who became family, Debra (Mike) Farrell and grandchildren.

Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, David Kenney, Charles (Shirley) Kenney, Michael (Marie) Kenney, and Katherine (Gus) Peterson; and son Chris Veeser.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeanie’s name to help victims of domestic violence through Tri County Safe Harbor of Escanaba located at 905 1st Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829 or online at https://safe3c.com.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Services honoring Jeanie will follow visiting hours at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Fr. Fran DeGroot officiating. To offer online condolences, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Kenney family.