Janell Sue Tourtillott, age 55 of Keshena, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at the University of WI Hospital in Madison. Born on June 6, 1958 in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Evangeline (Nunway) Dodge. Janell lived most of her life on the Menominee Indian Reservation. Her Indian name, given to her by Art Shegonee, was Waupekenay meaning "White Eagle Woman." On June 7, 1975 she was united in marriage to Miles A. Tourtillott, Sr. in Neopit. Janell was a diehard Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing on her Kindle, riding in the woods, playing cards, playing at the casino, cooking, spoiling her grandchildren and spending time with her family, especially with all her children on family game nights. Janell was a member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit. Janell is survived by: her husband, Miles, Sr.; 7 children, Leslie (Richard Torres) Tourtillott, Miles (Rose Mary) Tourtillott, Jr., Rebecca (James) Miesbauer, Bernard (Rachel) Tourtillott, Colleen (Carlos Fernandez) Tourtillott, Lacylee (Melvin, Jr.) Kaquatosh, Bret (Lydi Vele) Dodge; 15 grandchildren, Le'chelle, Kyleigh, Alecia, Alice, Miles III, Ladaelyn, Gabriel, Na-Shay-la, Makayla, Emalee, Mackenzie, Jodeci, Kai, Melvin III, Mark, and a grandson on the way; an honorary grandson, Baby Cornell; God children, Alecia Waupoose, Laurie Sanapaw, Danielle Zhuckkahosee; and 4 siblings, Allan (April) Dodge, Annette (Ernest) Wahsquonaikezhik, Donnie (Beverly) Dodge, Sr. and Roberta (Gary) Boivin. Janell was preceded in death by: her parents; 6 brothers; and 2 sisters. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy officiating. Visitation will be held at the family residence located at 1446 State Hwy 55, Keshena from 3:00pm on Wednesday until the procession leaves for the church on Saturday. A parish wake service will be held at 6:00pm on Friday at the residence. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
