Jackie S. Tomczak Obituary (1963

Poynette - Jackie S. Tomczak, age 51, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 25, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 9, 1963 to George and Evelyn (Briesemeister) Tomczak. Jackie was employed as a machine operator for the Ball Company in DeForest. Jackie's true passion and love was caring for animals, especially her German Shepherds and her horses. Throughout the years, Jackie loved to read, write, watch movies, paint artwork in her free time, and volunteered for the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo. Jackie will always been remembered as a loving family member and a devout friend even though being diagnosed with cancer in September of 2014, she battled it to the very end. Jackie was always generous to a fault. Survivors include her mother Evelyn Tomczak; one brother Scott Tomczak, one sister Sandy (John) Degner; grandmother Bertha; nephews and nieces Jeff, Samantha (Adam Duch), Allison, Emily, Isabel, Colton; great niece Mia; her furry Shepherd kids Sief, Shadow, Vlad, and Wulf. She was preceded in death by her Father George, Brother Jeff, both paternal grandparents, and Grandfather Frank Briesemeister. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11 AM at Smith Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Rio with Dr. Bob Zimmerman officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be given in Jackie's honor to the Columbia County Humane Society. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Heun, and the nurse and Aides at St. Mary's Hospital for their care of Jackie. 2d:{"dateT