Jane Kershner, age 88, died on Friday, August 14, 2020 at her home in Cottage Grove. She was born on August 3, 1932 in Philadelphia to Thomas and Edith (Williams) Flint. She married Donald Kershner on September 12, 1953 in Dayton, OH. Jane was first and foremost a loving caretaker in all aspects of herContinue Reading
Jane Kershner, age 88, died on Friday, August 14, 2020 at her home in Cottage Grove. She was born on August 3, 1932 in Philadelphia to Thomas and Edith (Williams) Flint. She married Donald Kershner on September 12, 1953 in Dayton, OH.
Jane was first and foremost a loving caretaker in all aspects of her life. She received her nursing degree from Miami Valley Nursing College, and was a Registered Nurse who retired from Meriter Hospital after 43 years. She was ahead of her time regarding the importance of nutrition and holistic approach to proper health. Jane was a voracious reader who also enjoyed knitting, travel and camping. Jane championed the cause of volunteerism and community based efforts, often taking on tasks with little recognition or reward. Her focus was unified action through diverse groups, and her core belief that all men and women are equal with no bias was certainly progressive and forward for her time. This led her to the investigation of the Baha’i Faith, where she became a dedicated member for nearly 50 years. The oldest of 3 sisters, her family spent summers in Ocean City, NJ where her best friends were Princess Grace Kelly and younger sister LizAnne. She moved to Dayton, OH at age 16. Jane met the love of her life and future husband as part of a blind date while he was back from service in Korea. They raised 3 boys in and near Dayton until moving to Sun Prairie in 1968.
She is survived by her husband Don; children Thomas (Linda Perry), Donald, John (Pat); 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 2 sisters Virginia (George) Stephens, and Julie (Roger) Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Katie; and daughter-in-law Peg Kershner.
A visitation will be held for close friends and family on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.at Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home, 302 Columbus St. in Sun Prairie. A private family burial will take place at Sun Prairie Memory Garden. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Public Broadcasting System, PBS.
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