Jayne E. Halpin

Jayne Estelle (Tarnowski) Halpin.

Born July 11,1936 to Theodore George Tarnowski and June Rose Spotts in Milwaukee, WI.

Passed peacefully into eternity on January 4, 2024, at the age of 87.

Jayne was the loving mother of five children: Mark E. Cera, Jaclynne A. Cera, (the late) Jill Diane Halpin, Michael E. Halpin, and Jenny R. Halpin. She was an endearing Nana to eight grandchildren, Carol Kocourek, Danny (Jennifer) Regazzi, Jessica Regazzi, Alan Knapinski, Maria Becchetti, Emily Patik, Jesse Krajenka, and Jamey (Bradley) Jaeger. Great-Nana to eleven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jacob, Joey, James, Jillian, Olivia, Ace, Ashton, Collin, Addilyn, and Nora. She is preceded in death by her brother Thomas Tarnowski. Further survived by her Nephew, Niece, Cousins, many friends, and other family not bound by blood. Jayne's family was her greatest pride and happiness.

Her religious faith was a huge influence in her life.

Jayne graduated from South Division High School in 1954. She was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers her entire life. She enjoyed road trips, getting together with family and friends, playing scrabble, crossword puzzles, reading novels, jigsaw puzzles, visiting casinos, shopping, cooking, and baking (especially custom birthday cakes!).

Jayne spent her professional career dispatching for trucking companies, and she later retired as a 911 Police Communicator.

Those who knew Jayne will remember her for her selfless nature, her sense of humor, and her innate ability to make everyone around her feel valued and loved.