Jennifer "Jennie" McNeill

Jennifer “Jennie” McNeill, 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4th surrounded by her loving family. Jennie was born in Green Bay on December 17th 1966 to Kathryn (Mueller) and Aloysius Vandenberg. She had a wonderful childhood with her three sisters and many neighborhood friends. Her sisters remember her as a spirited and tough little girl with a funny sense of humor and a big smile. She attended Ashwaubenon schools where she excelled at academics and athletics, including qualifying for the state track meet as a triple jumper. In 1985 Jennie married her high school sweetheart, Dean McNeill. The two of them built a beautiful life together and raised three children. Jennie attended Bellin College of Nursing where she went on to work as a labor and delivery nurse, bringing so many families such wonderful memories. She finished her nursing career in the student health services at UW-Green Bay. Jennie’s favorite place to be was Chief Lake, where she and Dean spent many years creating the ultimate up north oasis. There are countless happy memories of her walking in the woods with her three dogs Ollie, Chief and Kona, swimming in the lake, and taking sunset cruises on the pontoon boat. Her family and friends cherish vacations with Jennie to the Caribbean, New York City, California, Florida, Seattle, Uruguay and Spain. Above all Jennie will be remembered for her warmth, kindness and perseverance. She had a relentlessly positive attitude and loved to smile and dance. One of her happiest memories was becoming a grandmother and her spirit will be carried on by her six grandchildren. Jennie is preceded in death by her parents, Aloysius and Kathryn Vandenberg. She is survived by her husband: Dean McNeill; children: Brooke McNeill (Josh Schloesser), Ian (Sydney) McNeill, Derek (Danielle) McNeill; sisters: Amy (Dave) Steavpack, Beth (Mike) Simoens, Anne (Mark) Slusarek; grandchildren: Uli, Ida, Otto Schloesser, Renick, Retta and Reeve McNeill; in laws: Jack and Donna McNeill, Don (Denise) McNeill, Dave (Sharon) McNeill; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a private spiritual service. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 4-8pm at Badger State Brewery 990 Tony Canadeo Run. The family would like to express our deepest gratitude for her caregivers Ada, Marian and the staff at Tender Hearts. A memorial fund has been established in Jennie’s honor, all funds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Jennifer "Jennie" McNeill

December 17, 1966 - November 4, 2024