Janie was born on September 30, 1957 to John and Joyce (O’Toole) Brogan and raised in Adams-Friendship, WI. She lived in many places but her most loved and longest “home” was in Texas on the Gulf of Mexico. She loved the water and you would find her on a boat, at a marina, or at the beach. Janie had many jobs but her favorite ones always entailed getting her feet wet. Whether it was helping out on a shrimp boat, delivering yachts along the coast, or helping friends clean, varnish, repair or launch their own boats. Janie’s prized possession was her own little sailboat.
Janie returned to Wisconsin after many years to be nearer to family while she dealt with health issues.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Joyce Brogan, her sister Shannon Brogan, and nephew James Brogan. She is survived by her siblings: Peggy (Loren) Bahls of Helena, MT, Peter
(Melinda) Brogan of Friendship, WI, Michael Brogan (Kathryn) of Friendship, WI, and Colleen Brogan-Raasch (Robert) of Onalaska, WI, many nieces and nephews and her dearest friend, Andy.
A private family memorial will be held at a future date.
Jane was a few years ahead of me at AFHS. She was a talented young lady and very much a free Spirit. Though I did not know her well, she was very much recognizable energetic, and valued her personal relationships. Her health may have slowed her down but I’ve a sense she was always dreaming of that next adventure. May God grant her mercy, peace, rest and reveal to her all the treasures of heaven.
Janie was very special to me during high school. I’m truly saddened to hear of her passing. My heart goes out to her family.
I was shocked to see Janie passed away. I remember her from our school days. So sorry to hear this. Praying for her family! She always had a wonderful smile and she will be missed. God Bless you all!
Sorry to hear of your sosters passing
Oh Janie… the memories we made❤️
To the family….I’m so sorry for your loss.
Janie and I had a special friendship and I’ll always have a special place in my heart for her. We will all miss her so much 😢 ❤️
Sail away my friend. You are finally able to return to your beloved Texas and the ocean. Will miss chatting with you.
Janie and I attended school together. Lots of fond memories. Soar high my Angel friend
Sympathy to Janie’s family
Fly high Angel Janie. The world is going to miss you. Rubber and Teresa Marti
So sad to see this. We shared some special times throughout school my deepest sympathy to the family
Michael and family,
So saddened and shocked to see the passing of Janie.