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ESCANABA -- Jean R. Ettenhofer, 94, of Escanaba, passed away on Friday morning, July 19, 2024 at her home.
She was born on February 8, 1930 in Escanaba, daughter to Napoleon Couillard and Charlotte (Kidd) Couillard Ettenhofer. Jean graduated from Escanaba High School, class of 1948.
On October 24, 1949, the former Jean Couillard married William A. Ettenhofer in Escanaba.
She was a seamstress for the Fair Store for many years in addition to raising her family.
Jean loved to sew for family and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. She enjoyed playing cards, especially 500 Rummy with her grandchildren. Raising her four boys and watching grandchildren was her greatest joy.
Among survivors include her sons, Alan (Connie) Ettenhofer of Escanaba, Michael (Ginny) Ettenhofer of Gladstone, Adam (Teresa) Ettenhofer of Gladstone, and Raymond (Jennifer) Ettenhofer of Green Bay; grandchildren, Tanya (Keith) Ross, David Ettenhofer, Ashley Ettenhofer, Scott Ettenhofer, Justin Ettenhofer, Nathan Ettenhofer and Brittany Ettenhofer; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Olive Madras and Catherine Savageau.
There will be mass intentions offered in memory of Jean at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church.
Memorials in Jean's name may be directed to Shriner's Hospital or St. Jude's Hospital which are two organizations she always supported. A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net.
The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.