Jane Marie Breen's Obituary
Jane Marie Breen, age 72, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday, July 31, 2023 at The Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice. She was born June 17, 1951 in Muskegon to DeLore and Thelma (Ellison) Morrell and was a life resident of the area. Jane received her associate’s degree in nursing at Muskegon Community College and had worked as an LPN at Shoreline Pediatrics for 32 years retiring in 2016. On July 31, 1971, she married Patrick Breen at The Block House in North Muskegon and he survives her. Jane was a member of Restore Church Muskegon and was active in DeColores. She enjoyed sewing and playing her guitar. She loved spending time with her family and friends and taking motorcycle trips with Pat. Survivors include her loving husband, Pat Breen; 2 sons, Benjie (Leah) Breen, Tracy (Angela) Breen; 3 grandchildren, Fiona Breen, Thane Breen, Hendrik Breen; 2 brothers, John (Nancy) Morrell, D (Sally) Morrell; 1 sister, Joan Houchins; and many nieces and nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother-in-law, Tom Houchins. Private burial will take place at Ware Cemetery in Blue Lake Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Restore Church Muskegon, the Muskegon Rescue Mission, or Every Woman’s Place. Arrangements handled by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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