Janet (Jackie) Joan Leonard Hand passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Friendship, Wisconsin. Janet was born November 17, 1931, to Roy and Elda Leonard in Madison, Wisconsin. Janet married her life-long sweetheart, James (Jim) in 1957. He preceded her in death in 1995. Also preceding her in death were her parents, brothers John and Eldan, and sister, LaVon Chamberlain. She is survived by her nieces Karin Flood McKenna, Michelle Casto, Terry Vanduch and Tona Crenshaw, nephews Lee Chamberlain and Vance Leonard and several grand-nieces and nephews and great grand-nieces and nephews. Janet served the Credit Union movement with pride, retiring as Vice President of her beloved CUNA Supply in 1985, after an exciting 32 years. After retirement, Janet was a realtor, working with her friends at Pavelec Realty in Friendship. She loved animals, especially her dogs and cats. Janet will be remembered for the loving and generous person she was to her family and friends.
Janet (Jackie) Joan Leonard Hand
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Sorry to hear that Jackie passed away. Jackie and Jim brought great warmth when everyone gathered around. Also they were great friend to my late father Charles Stephens and the rest of the family.
Very sorry to hear this. Jim and Jackie were big part of growing up in Dellwood. Great people. My sympathies to her family.
Jackie was a family friend that Dennis has know since he was a child. Her and Jim were like an Aunt and Uncle to his family growing up. She was so kind and caring. It was always a good time filled with laughter and singing whenever the families and friends . gathered. She was always so proud of her fur babies. She will be greatly missed, but is now at peace and with her loved ones.
With sympathy,
Wanda and Dennis Hoefle
Our sincerest condolences from jack and kathy salvo and family. Jackie was a truly great friend of all of us. My parents have great memories of all the wonderful times with her. Truly was honored having her at my mama’s funeral. Very very thoughtful and kind women .
We are very saddened in the passing of Jackie Hand. We knew her in Madison and when we bought our cabin in Adams County, Jackie sold it to us. In fact, we were her first sale when she was in real-estate. She was a very caring person and also loved “All” animals. She has left an empty place in our lives, but now she is at peace and with Jim. She will be in our thoughts every day and we will always miss her.
Barb & Dave Bender
Jackie you will be missed. I feel so fortunate that Jim and I got to know you. We had many good laughs and have many good memories. Fly high my friend. Sincere sympathy to the family.
Janet, you are truly missed dear one. ♥️ My deepest sympathies to your family.
My sympathy to Jackie’s family. She was a friend and fellow animal lover!! I worked with Jackie at Pavelec Realty and when she started to travel I was privileged to watch & care for her sweet dogs. I loved to visit with her as we shared many funny animal stories that we remembered. May you rest in peace, Jackie.
I am so very sorry to hear about Janet’s passing. I worked with Jim in the machine development dept. Later I purchased their home in Cottage Grove and even helped them build there new home , along with several others. They loved their shorthairs, especially Ringo. They were some of the folks I haver known, Rest in peace Jim and Janet! I will never forget!
Jackie was a wonderful friend as well as my fellow Realtor at Pavelec Realty for many years. She was an “extra-special” person as was Jim, her husband. I will remember them as a loving couple who added fun to the life of friends and colleagues.
Very sorry to see that Jackie passed away, I remember her from her time as a real estate agent, she was always great to work with, she was a great lady, hard working with a never give up attitude, Jackie Hand will be missed. Our sincere condolences go out to her family.
I am saddened to hear of Jackie’s passing. Jackie and Jim were good friends of my folks. They were a huge part of social gatherings in Dellwood.
Jackie and Jim had a special place in our lives
Spent a lot of good times together. Will miss them both
Fly high Ms Janet you will be so sadly missed sending prayers 🙏 to the family ❤️.
Dear Jackie rest in peace with your Jim. My condolences to the family!
Jackie ….such a special lady we had so many laughs. We were talking and laughing about the picnic you had years ago!!!!!!!
You shall be missed by many ..now you are with Jim!!!! Lee I remember our visits at the Dellwood Club! Jackie rest in peace.
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I have a warm feeling in my heart when I remember Janet and Jim. They really enjoyed life. Janet’s smile as we listened to Jim belt out his rendition of Spanish Eyes. Janet was a little bundle of kindness.
Oh..so sorry to read this. I am sending sincere condolences from me and my Aunt, Marge Waller. Jackie was a long-time friend of our family, back to the days that they would come up from Madison every weekend, and after they retired up here, in Dellwood, in Adams County. We had many, many good times together with her & Jim. Aunt Marge knew Jackie from back in Madison, way back to when Jackie was in high school & would come into the store where Marge worked. Jackie loved to reminisce about all the good times & memories that were made through the years. May God bless those memories and may she rest in peace with Jim.