Jeanette Mary Pauli
August 21, 1933-May 4, 2022
Jeanette Mary Pauli (nee Doering), 88, a resident of Estero, FL, formally of Bloomingdale, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 4, at home in Estero FL, surrounded by family. Jan was born in Davenport, IA and graduated from Davenport High School, also earned her B.A. from Northeastern Illinois University located in Chicago, IL.
Jan and her husband Bob owned multiple service stations throughout the Chicago suburbs, operated as a family business. Jan was an active member in several communities Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs and many additional community service organizations.
Jan had many hobbies and interests, too many to list individually, but some included: golf, reading, FGCU Woman's Basketball, world traveler including trips to China, South America and Africa. She was a big fan of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and enjoyed sailing on Lake Geneva. Jan was the author of many Turkey notes, a family tradition – unlike any other!
Jan was a vibrant person who lived and loved life to the fullest. She will be truly missed by everyone who ever had the joy to have met her.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Julia Doering (nee Eldridge); her husband, Robert; her husband, Thomas Klug; brother Donald; and half-brother, Richard. She is survived by her loving children, Scot (Frannie), Anne (Jack) Spencer, Chuck (Lynn) and Judi (Jim) Cuthbert. Cherished Grandmother to Jim (Gina) Spencer, Joni (Chris) Kendrick, Amanda and Christopher Pauli, Jimmy, Jonny and Jessica Cuthbert. Great-Grandmother of Noïal, Élan, and Lovam Randelli.
A celebration of Jan's life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rotary Club of Elmhurst, PO Box 147, Elmhurst IL 60126 or Estero Rotary Club, PO Box 743, Estero FL 33929 would be appreciated.
To sign Jan's guest register or to leave online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned and Operated since 1978.
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Pete Klug
December 31, 2022
Dear Pauli Family,
Our sympathy to your family. Your Mother was so wonderful. A great friend of my Mother Connie and later in life a tremendous companion to my Father, Tom. She was so amazing tour family.
Best to all,
Pete & Sherri Klug
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