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Jayne E. Akright

May 13, 1951 — December 4, 2022

Sheboygan

Jayne E. Akright

 

Jayne E. Akright, 71, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home in Sheboygan.

Jayne was born May 13, 1951 in Sheboygan, the daughter of John H. and Beulah (Seeger) Nagel. She attended school in Sheboygan, graduating from Sheboygan South High School in 1969.

On July 31, 1971, she was united in marriage with Anthony Akright at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death in 2004 after 33 years together.

Jayne worked in accounting at Bemis for many years, and later as a tax preparer at H & R Block for 10 years.

Jayne was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, where she had been involved with Grief Share. She enjoyed traveling, camping, baking, music, celebrating Christmas, her beloved dogs and all the dogs in her family, and above all, being with her family. She loved her family, and would do anything for them.

Jayne is survived by her children: Andrew (Nicky) Akright of Sheboygan Falls and Sara Akright of Sheboygan; grandchildren Alex and Drew (Katie) Akright and Grace and Emily Olson; great-grandchildren Amir and Isabella Akright; sister-in-law Claudia (Tom) Siegert of Howards Grove; other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Tony.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Wenig Funeral Home, 711 Broadway in Sheboygan Falls. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00-3:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls.

Wenig Funeral Home – Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit www.wenigfh.com for more information and online condolences.

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