Jane Marlene Tracy, 89, Kettle River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Essentia Health Moose Lake. She was born on April 30, 1934 to Walter and Marie Wilson.

Jane graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1952. After graduation, Jane attended Cosmetology school and worked at Glass Block in Duluth, MN. On February 4, 1956 Jane married the love of her life, Donald J. Tracy. Don and Jane would make their life together in Kettle River, MN. Jane worked for Dr. Moe and later Dr. Rosberg in Moose Lake until retirement. She served on the Moose Lake Food Shelf Board for several years and was involved in the start up of Ma & Pa Kettle Days. Jane was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Kettle River. She enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, embroidering, knitting, and making jewelry. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family, laughing and telling stories.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents; and sibling: Gladys Marcotte, Elton Wilson, and Faye Hendrickson.

Jane will be remembered by her children: Rae (Kevin) Tomczak of Kettle River and Tony Tracy of Kettle River; grandchildren: Brodie (Heather) Tomczak, Briita (Phill) Hockensmith, John (Cassie) Tomczak, Fallon Tomczak, Anthony Tracy, Alex Tracy, and Victoria Tracy; great grandchildren: Ethan, Austin, Logan, Dylan, Kylie, Preston, Lillian, Andrew, Layla, Tony, and Jackson.

The family wants to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Essentia Moose Lake for the wonderful care Jane received during her last days.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 10 am until the 11 am Memorial Service on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Kettle River.  Inurnment will follow in Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Kettle River.

Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.