Jeanette Scannell, 85, of Granite City, Illinois passed away peacefully with her family at her side at her home on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
She was born May 20, 1939, in Madison, Illinois, a daughter of the late Steve and Helen (Rogenski) Lubak.
She married Wayne Michael “Big W” Scannell on August 16, 1958, at St. Mary and St. Mark Catholic Church in Madison and he passed away on December 26, 2023.
She retired in 2004 from the United States Department of Army after 19 years of dedicated service as a contract specialist with Computer Science Corporation. Jeanette had also managed the Chamber of Commerce office for five years and was President of the Women’s division and had served on many of the Chamber’s committees.
She had served as a volunteer for United Way, American Red Cross, chairman of Friends of Girl Scouting, member of Business and Professional Women, National Secretaries Organization, Women’s committee of the Rotary Club in Madison and had sponsored several girls soccer teams over the years. Jeanette was a lifelong member of St. Mary and St. Mark Catholic Church in Madison and had a true love for her church. She cherished the memories of her life in the church and cherished her devotion of praying.
She took much pride in herself, never to be late, always elegantly dressed, very well organized, her make-up on point and never to miss an opportunity to wear her jewelry to match. If she wasn’t praying, she may be busy working on her Facebook Farmville where she has met others around the world. She also enjoyed her days of camping, crocheting, working puzzles, collecting rosaries and angels, trips with her husband for his music jobs or New York buying trips.
She also loved family gatherings and her monthly luncheons with her childhood friends, Helen Powell and Bev Partney. She cherished her 65 years of marriage to the love of her life, raising her daughters and only son and being blessed with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jeanette is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Jim Kopsic of Granite City, Lisa and Brian Blackwell of Granite City, Juli and Al Nemeth of Glen Carbon and Susan and Carl Keef of Granite City; daughter-in-law Susan “Susie” Scannell of Granite City; six grandchildren and their spouses, Michael and Annie Scannell of Troy, Jamey and Tyler Landon of Florida, Patrick and Taylor Scannell of Maryville, Brandon and Jaylyn Blackwell of Bethalto, Tommy Blackwell and Lilly Skinner of Bethalto and Taylor Keef of Harrisburg; seven great grandchildren, Mikey, Leo, Jae, Carlee, Brody, Bryson and Kai; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Judy Lubak of Alton; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and many friends.
In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she will reunite in Heaven with her cherished son, Michael Scannell; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Roger Benway and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Alvina Scannell.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be at St. Mary and St. Mark Catholic Church in Madison on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. until time of a Funeral Mass at 12 p.m. with Father Steve Thompson as celebrant.
Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church, BJC Hospice, Renee’s Rescue Sanctuary or to Masses.
