I am extremely sad to hear that Jane passed away. Dating back to my own childhood, she was a person that really stood out. She was a family person, an advocate for education, an advocate for music, and a highly respected individual in our community. She was also always interested in what Peter and I were doing - which was so sweet.

While you mourn her passing, celebrate her wonderful life too. She was an amazing woman.

Our Deepest Condolences -
Christine (Deschler) Brimhall


I’m very sorry to learn of Mrs. Brezenoff’s passing. She was so full of energy and someone that I was always happy to see. I’ll always remember her dancing at our wedding in 1990, she sure could cut a rug. Rest in peace and I send my love and condolences to the family. 
With love,
Eric Schoelermann

I always looked forward to seeing Aunt Jane so much. She gave the greatest hugs and had such an infectious laugh. At Christmas when I was a kid, she would always give the coolest little dinosaur skeleton model kits, outer space books, microscope slides, etc... I always imagined she had a secret contact at a secret toy store for child scientists only.

Our thoughts go out to the family, she will surely be missed by all and remembered fondly.

Mom's last many years were rough, with her memory slowly disappearing. But one thing was always true...she truly loved her family. The whole bunch of us. I remember having appendicitis....she put me in her shopping wagon when I was 6 or 7 and wheeled me down the elevator and into a taxi and took me to the hospital. She sat watch over me day and night in a little uncomfortable metal chair, smashing roaches crawling up the wall and making sure I was comfortable. When the nurse came in to ask me questions, mom, in her usual fashion, peeked over the woman's shoulder to make sure she was doing her job right. Horrified, Mom said, "that's not my daughter." The woman tried to get mom to back off. She repeated more firmly, THATS NOT MY DAUGHTER. Her name isn't Stephen and she's not here for brain surgery! She gave me life, and she saved my life, and she was a wonderful grandmother to my boys and stepchildren. In her final hours, only after I assured her that her family would all be ok, she finally gave up the fight and let go. That's my mom.

Jane went to many proms but one was very special. A neighborhood boys prom date back out the last minute. He came to the house looking for Jane but instead was greeted by Mom. He told her of his problem Jane & Mon agreed she would go. Mom had her ready in one hour. Jane made his day and was probably the prettiest girl there. What a great Mom! What a great Jane!

I will never forget the warm love and excitement shown to me by Aunt Jane. She always made my brother and I feel so special and it was a genuine treat seeing her since she lived in New York.  May she Rest In Peace 

All of our love and prayers.

George, Nan, George, Lydia and Rebecca Bowman

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Mary Jane Brezenoff

13 June, 1938 – 25 April, 2022

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