She was born December 27, 1951 in Blackduck, Minnesota to Alvern and Marian (Beitel) Maish.
Jackie’s life was devoted to the people around her. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always her reason for everything. Jackie loved visiting with friends and family, especially if it involved pinochle. An avid Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Vikings fan, she could always tell you the results of the game. In addition to cards, Jackie enjoyed gardening, gambling and following her grandkids’ sports. She especially enjoyed softball, or as she liked to refer to it “baseball.” Jackie’s kindheartedness and outgoing personality has left an impression on everyone she met.
She is survived by her children, Tina (Mark Scharrenberg) Magnetta of Crystal Lake, Melissa Ritter of Marengo, Jeremy (Aimee) Ritter of Marengo; her grandchildren, Steven (Jessica Stevens) Magnetta of Grayslake, Lauren (Kody) Lewis of Oconomowoc, WI, Josh (Jillian) Mack of Lake in the Hills, Gracie and Sadie Scharrenberg of Crystal Lake, Kurt (Paige Boedewig) McMackin of Belvidere, Hannah, Jacob, Bryce, and Blake Ritter, all of Marengo; great-grandchildren, Haylen, Harper, and Henry Lewis, Austin Mack, and (on the way) Braxton McMackin; her siblings, Sandy Petersen of Elkhorn, WI and Greg Maish of Marengo; and her special life long friend, Marcia Harper.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Dennis and Steve.
Please join us in a celebration of Jackie’s life on July 31, 2021 at Joe’s Place, 19716 E. Grant Hwy in Marengo. An Informal service will begin at approximately 11:30am. Following the service, we will celebrate with stories and memories until approximately 3pm. Feel free to join us at any time and wear your Cubs or Viking apparel.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jackie’s honor to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation at www.msfocus.org or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Arrangements entrusted to Marengo-Union Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.
