Mary Jane Crowe, age 76 of Neopit, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at her home. Born on August 19, 1937 in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late George Wayka and Jane Waupoose. On April 4, 1961 she was united in marriage to Curtis Crowe Sr. in Neopit. The couple made their home and raised their children in the Neopit area. Mary Jane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who would do anything for her family. She loved spending time with them and loved traveling with her husband. Mary Jane was a faithful member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit. When not tending to her beloved family, Mary Jane enjoyed playing cards, playing bingo and listening to George Jones and Elvis Presley Mary Jane is survived by: her loving husband of 52 years, Curtis; her children, Curtis (Virginia) Crowe Jr. of Middle Village, Eugene "Chester" Wayka of Neopit, Carmen J. Crowe of Neopit, Wendell (Eleanor) Crowe of Madison, Carol Red Kettle of Neopit, Brianna Crow of Neopit; a special grandson, Joseph Soulier; a special great-grandson, Christopher Wynos; 30 grandchildren, Roselee Desjarlait, Curt Desjarlait, Fawne Teller, Darrell Crow, Dyan Nickey, Stephen Crow, Megan Crow, Rito Escalante, Delaina Escalante, Tara Wayka, Steve Crowe Jr., Tracy Teller, John Crowe, Daoma Teller, Randi Anderson, Shiann Anderson, Richard Anderson Jr., Reeannon Wynos, Wendell Crow Jr., Crystal Crow, Vince Crow, James Long, Richard Long, Jwin Crow, Joseph Red Kettle, Jodi Red Kettle, John Red Kettle, Amber Red Kettle, James Red Kettle; and numerous great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Mary Jane is further survived by: 7 siblings, Margaret Wayka of Wausau, Patsy Notinokey of Wausau, Joseph (Jessica) Notinokey Sr. of Neopit, John (special friend, Erin) Notinokey of Green Bay, Barbara Warrington of Neopit, Rose Wayka of Midway, Georgianna ("Prune") Tucker of Keshena; and a special sister-in-law, Shirley Teller of Midway. Mary Jane was preceded in death by: her son, Stephan S. Crow, Sr.; her daughter, MaryLu Crowe; 2 great-granddaughter, Danica Pamaska and Aurora Soulier; and her parents, George Wayka and Jane Notinokey. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 20, 2014 at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy O Praem officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be held at the Red Kettle residence located at N3414 State Hwy 47, Neopit from 6:00pm on Friday until the procession leaves for the church on Monday. A parish wake service will be held at the residence on Sunday at 7:00pm. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com