Jeanette Jonelis, 77, of Kiel died Monday morning April 16, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care, New Holstein. She is the former Jeanette Dekker, born April 7, 1941 in New Holstein, daughter of the late Frederick & Thekla (Zillmann) Dekker. Jeanette attended Kiel High School.

On April 25, 1964 she was united in marriage to Anton Jonelis Jr at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1995. Together, Jeanette and Anton owned and operated Huddle Inn from 1964 until 1970. She also worked at various businesses in the area including Richardson Furniture, Krier Foods and Kiel Woodenware. Jeanette loved cooking and collecting cookbooks, she especially enjoyed spending time with family.

Survivors include her children; Todd Jonelis, Kiel, Janice (Jeff) Woelfel, Wautoma, step daughters; Joyce (Tom) Jensen, Joan (Stacey) Steinhauer both of New Holstein. Grandchildren; Matt (Andrea) Pingel, Laura Pingel, Richard "Tex" Vollmer, Fawn (Joseph) Mitchem, Shirley Arnold, Billie Rae Brush. Jeanette is further survived by numerous great grandchildren, her brother; Donald (Karen) Dekker along with nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother; Alfred "Hans" Dekker, brother; LaMar (Loretta) Wasmer, a sister-in-law; Wanda Dekker along with numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law on the Jonelis side of the family.

According to Jeanette's wished, cremation has taken place. No services will be held.

Jeanette's family would like to thank the staff and nurses at Atrium Acute Care, New Holstein for the love and compassion shown to Jeanette.