Jane Bianchet

Jane W. Bianchet, age 83, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospice with her loving family by her side.

Jane Ann Wivell was born January 6, 1930, in Marble, Minnesota, the daughter of James A. and Sylvia (Chapple) Wivell. She grew up and graduated from Greenway High School in Coleraine, Minnesota in 1948. Jane then graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing in 1951. She was the head nurse in the pediatric department for several years. She married Patrick Bianchet on September 19, 1952 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Coleraine. They made their home in Duluth.

Jane enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking, and was an excellent caregiver. She volunteered many hours at St. Luke's Hospital and Lakeshore. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and St. Luke's Alumni Association.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Patrick, sister Charlotte Lehrol, and brothers, James and Thomas.

Jane is survived by her children, Jill Bianchet of Duluth, Michael (Cathy) Bianchet of Duluth, and Jody (Gary) Vonasek of Esko, and grandchildren, Sarah, Joseph, and Baby Girl Vonasek (due in May).

A special thank you to the staff of Lakeshore Memory Care Unit, Drs. Ryden & Monson, and the nurses of Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center.

Visitation: 10 am Friday, February 8, 2013 until the 11 am funeral service at Elsing Chapel at Lakeshore. Burial at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Lakeshore Memory Care Unit in memory of Jane. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home (218) 727-3555.