Janet Lee Minkey, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin at the age of 76. Born on February 2, 1948, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Janet touched the lives of many with her warm smile, generous spirit, love of cats, and unwavering kindness.

After completing her education with an associate degree, Janet dedicated her career as a skilled legal secretary, where her attention to detail and professionalism left a lasting impact on all who worked with her. Janet's commitment to excellence in all aspects of her life was truly inspirational.

Janet's family was her greatest love, and her children and grandchildren brought her the most joy.  Janet will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Donald (Krissy) Minkey and David (Marcy McGrath) Minkey; brother, Gary (Pat) Brand; sisters, Rosalie Cowick and Maxine Pitts; grandchildren, Donny and Matt Minkey, Maria and Sara Minkey, Rachel (Ryan) Rapacz, A.J. (Ellen) Weisensel, and Maddy (Jamier) Szymanski; great-grandchildren, James, Emily, Madden, and Emmett. Her legacy will live on through the memories and moments shared with those she cherished.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, John “Jack” and Rosina Brand; husband, Donald L. Minkey and daughter, Louise Weisensel.

Service Info

Funeral services honoring Janet's life will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI.

Private interment will be held in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.

A visitation for Janet will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter, 620 S. 76th Street, #160, Milwaukee, WI  53214, https://www.alz.org/wi/donate would be appreciated by the family.