Jane Alice Boer
Jane Alice Boer, age 90, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Gunderson Hospital in La Crosse after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Interment will be at the Easton Cemetery, Town of Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Jane was born on August 14, 1935, in White Creek, Wisconsin to William and Mildred (Hayes) Reichhoff. She had a twin sister June. She married John Boer on November 8, 1952, in Adams, Wisconsin. The couple enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Jane did childcare and took nurses aid training, working briefly at Villa Pines nursing home before becoming a cook at Friendship Middle School for many years up until her retirement. Jane was a member of the Adams United Church of Christ and taught Sunday School; she was also a member of the Friendship Eastern Star.
She enjoyed taking care of her vegetable and flower gardens, canning, fishing, camping, cooking & baking especially for her family and friends and kids at school. Her Grandchildren called her “Grandma cake” because she always made them wonderful Birthday cakes.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents William and Mildred Reichhoff, husband John; Brothers: Robert (Shirley) Hayes, William (Agnes) Reichhoff, Infant twin brothers Dale & Donald Reichhoff; Sisters: Shirley (Robert) Kunkle, Blanche (Darwin) Smith, Rose (Victor) Baumel; Twin sister June (Herb) Gulrud; In-laws John & Hazel Boer; Brothers-in-law Edward Laabs, Roger Boer, Donald Boer, Sisters-in-law Isabel Bilodeau, Betty Rose, Doris (Ken) Collins.
Survivors include her children: John (Patricia) Boer of Rexford, MT; Wanda (Dennis) Hoefle of Madison, WI; Denise (Dennis) Cochrane of Adams, WI; and Karen Boer of Port Edwards, WI; Grandchildren: Christopher Boer of Eureka, MT; Alex (Samantha Fletcher) Boer of Wisconsin Rapids, WI;Jeremy Hoefle & Joshua Hoefle of Middleton, WI; Great-grandchildren: William Boer and Evienne Boer; Bonus Grandchildren: Dennis (Mary) Cochrane, Machelle Murnane, Holly (Greg) Smith, Kara (Morgan Haynes) Kosmoski and 11 bonus Great-grandchildren & several bonus Great-great-grandchildren. Brother-in-law Robert Rose; Sister-in-law Ellen Reichhoff. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Sorry for your loss Denise and family. May She Rest In Peace!!!
Sorry to hear this news Denise (and family). Grateful to have seen her a couple years ago at Rose’s birthday service at South Burr Oak. She was part of the best kitchen crew ever at Friendship grade school. May God comfort you like only He can, and may you enjoy the many fond memories until you see her again in His Kingdom.
So sorry for your loss Karen and family,
Sending prayers
Our most sincere sympathies in the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
Denise and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Jane’s family I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. Jane was a wonderful mother and I was honored to know her. Sending hugs and prayers to family.
I’m sorry for the loss of your Mom, Denise. Big hugs to you ~
So sorry for your loss Wanda and Denise, also all family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend as I have prior commitments.
Denise and family, sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of you. Sending prayers.
Love and hugs for you Denise!
Sending our deepest condolences
So sorry for the loss of your mother. It is an ongoing grief but you can be glad you had her for so long.
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We have you in our thoughts.
My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. My heart aches for all of you and praying for all. Lean on those that are closest to you for comfort and understanding. We got you!
So sorry on your loss
My condolences to the family thinking of you Denise
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences 🙏