Jane Marie Wolsiffer
December 12, 1947 ~ January 17, 2023
Jane Marie Wolsiffer, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1947, in Indianapolis.
Jane graduated from Scecina High School (Class of ’65). She was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. She also participated in activities of the Psi Iota Xi of the Washington, IN Chapter. She was a dedicated volunteer for the Indiana Donor Network. In her spare time, you could find her gardening, sewing, crocheting, or sitting on her front porch swing. Her favorite thing was spending time with friends and family, especially her grandkids and great-granddaughter.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Steve Wolsiffer. Other survivors include her four daughters: Carol (Brad) Osmon, Christy (Mike) Millikan, Kim (Meg) Wolsiffer, and Karen (Brian) Wilson. Other surviving family members include brothers, Jim (Jayne) McGuinness, Bill McGuinness, grandchildren, Erica (Tyson) Craig, Cameron Osmon, Nate (Josie) Millikan, Ben Millikan, Max Millikan, Ash Schlotfeldt, and great-granddaughter, Navy Jane Craig. Jane is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Jane (Petersiem) McGuinness, sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Dick Snyder, sister-in-law, Rhea McGuinness, and in-laws, Loretta and William Wolsiffer.
Jane’s Life Celebration® will be Thursday, January 26, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Cremation, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 27, at 10:00 AM at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46217. Inurnment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Scleroderma Foundation or the Indiana Donor Network.
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Jeff, Jason & Brittany has purchased Everlasting Grace for Jane Wolsiffer
Oh she was such a good friend and we had many fun times and laughs together. She was the strongest women who had multiple health issues and stayed positive always. When our family lived in Ridge Hill Trails…we had many coffee and conversations together. She was one of my first friends in that wonderful neighborhood. That friendship lasted 45 beautiful years.
She and Steve have 4 of the most delightful daughters. I love them all and they were her life and she had unconditional love for all her friends and family. I will miss her always but carry so many happy memories of our times together. Thank you Jane for being my dear friend. Oh how I loved you.
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Oh Jane, I love you so much! You were the most selfless,loving,wonderful best friend (sister) a girl could have. My heart breaks knowing there are no more front porch talks, quick visits, gardening, or vacations and who will I call to borrow ingredients I never have and you always did. You taught me how to be a friend. The only positive is I know you are free from the pain and illness (even though you never once complained). I know you are rejoicing with your sister and parents and we will see each other again. You would be so proud of your girls as you always were. They are doing exactly what they learned from you, taking care of each other and Steve. Getting up even in their despair and putting each foot in front of the other and carrying on. I see you in everything around me, my memories are good and will comfort my heart. RIP my dearest friend until we are together again❤️
A valiant woman indeed. She walks with the saints above. Rest in peace, dear friend. May your family find peace in wonderful memories.
To All the Wolsiffer family,
It’s hard to know what to say when someone loses a loved one. I’m sorry for your loss doesn’t seem like enough especially when thinking about Jane. There aren’t enough words to express how special Jane was and how special you all are! How she loved her family and how you all loved her back…what’s not to love! She was a gift to anyone fortunate enough to know her! She was a warrior…tiny in appearance but a lion inside especially if you messed with her family. Her road wasn’t easy but she handled it all with grace, laughter, love and always a smile.
We are grateful for her friendship and thank God for bringing us together. Please know of our prayers for mom, for you and for all that mourn the loss. Heaven gained a very special angel named Jane this week and we like to visualize her with that smile as she sits and knits, putters in the gardens and has a nice long chat with God! We are sure she has some questions for him and maybe an opinion or two. Until we meet again my friend your stories will live on. ❤️ RIP
Steve, I’m sorry to learn of the loss of your wife. Such a long life you had together. May you find comfort at this time surrounded by family.
Very sorry to hear of Jane’s passing. I always enjoyed being around her. May she rest in peace. I will unfortunately be out of town but my thoughts and prayers are with her and family.
My heart broke when I heard this sad news. Oh how I miss her! When I think of her, it is always with that cute smile on her face.
Jane, I love you & you will never be forgotten. Her 4 lovely daughters were so lucky to have her as their caring Mother, & Steve as his loving wife. The 65 yrs I knew her don’t seem like enough. One funny memory I cherish is when she came out to visit me in CA when we were teenagers. I had told her that the freeways in CA sometimes are so congested that all 4 lanes of traffic would be completely stopped, (now it’s 5!) which she found hard to believe. That is, until we got stuck in 4 lanes of bumper to bumper traffic. She was so amazed she got out of the car to take pictures! What fun we had. She was a brave, remarkable, & loyal friend. I can’t wait to see her again in heaven. My prayers & condolences to the family.
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Karen (and Wolsiffer family),
We are so sorry for your loss and are here for anything you need.
Love,
Your NNCTC ATF Family
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I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to Steve, Carol, Christy, Kim, and Karen. Jane and I shared a lot of fun times together, and shared many long talks about our families. I will miss her so much, as I know all of you will also. I will remember all of you, and your extended families in my prayers.
Love,
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