Jane W. Roenke
January 7, 2016
GENEVA – Jane W. Roenke, 93, of Geneva, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Geneva Living Center South. There will be no prior calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jane’s memory to End of The Road Horse Rescue, P.O. Box 501, Silver City, New Mexico 88062. Jane was born on April 24, 1922 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late E. Granger and Marion Knight Wilson. Jane moved with her family to Geneva, NY in 1926. She attended the Park School in Buffalo and graduated from Geneva High School in 1940. After high school Jane was very involved with the Red Cross and USO. She worked as a medical secretary for many years and served as the Executive Secretary for the Community Chest (United Way) before retiring. Jane moved to Ormond Beach Florida in 1980 and enjoyed 29 wonderful years before moving to Clifton Springs, NY. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne (Gene) Murphy of Hanover, New Mexico; her grandchildren: William (Monica) Akens III of Flagstaff, AZ, Cedra J. Murphy of Geneva, and Jesse G. Murphy of Geneva; three great-grandchildren:, Willie G. and Ruby Akens of Flagstaff, AZ and D’Andre L. Murphy of Geneva. Jane leaves behind several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husbands, William Winfield Whiting and Richard P. Roenke, her sister Molly W. Carson, and brother, E. Granger Wilson Jr.
GENEVA – Jane W. Roenke, 93, of Geneva, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Geneva Living Center South. There will be no prior calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will... View Obituary & Service Information