Janet Finney

of Rhinelander, formerly of Genesee, went home to heaven on Friday, June 11, 2010 at the age of 82.  She was born on May 26, 1928 in Waukesha, the daughter of Edward and Isabelle (Proctor) Snyder.  After attending Waukesha High School, Janet worked at Waukesha Engine and was a bookkeeper Hill Top Garage in Genesee.  She was united in marriage to Bruce W. Finney on November 20, 1953; he preceded her in death on September 6, 2005.  Later, she was employed at JC Penney, retiring after 25 years of service.  She enjoyed bowling in her younger years, and along with her husband Bruce enjoyed the monthly Genesee card club.  She was a longtime member of Genesee Congregational Church.  Janet will be deeply missed by her children:  Lorraine (Robert) Hudgeon of Mukwonago, Karen DeValk of Mukwonago, and Edward (Sue) Finney of Rhinelander; grandchildren:  Jennifer (Chris) Leidolf of Fort Atkinson, Heather Hudgeon of San Francisco, Brandon DeValk of Mukwonago, Megan DeValk of Mukwonago, and Rachel Finney of Rhinelander; great-grandson, Samuel Leidolf; and her sister, Donna (Eugene) Engnath of Genesee.  She is further survived by her very special friend, Sarah Seegers of Oconomowoc, other relatives and many dear friends.  In addition to her husband Bruce she was preceded in death by her best friend, Ruth Kastner.  Visitation will be held on Friday, June 18, 2010 from 4:00 PM until the 6:00 PM funeral service at First Congregational Church of Genesee United Church of Christ, W306 S5075 Church St., Village of Genesee.  Rev. Joe Medina will preside.  Graveside services and Military Honors for Janet’s husband Bruce will be Saturday, June 19, at 11:00 AM at Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin. Please meet at the cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials in Janet’s name may be made to the First Congregational Church of Genesee United Church of Christ (mailing address: W306 S5075 Church St., Mukwonago, WI 53149) For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com to leave an on-line tribute.   The family wishes to thank Penny Finco for her support and special friendship.