Jane Elizabeth Brennan, 38, of Alden, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 in Kalkaska County.

Jane was born Nov. 16, 1969 in Detroit, the daughter of Dennis and Gail (Zuber) Brennan.

Jane moved to Antrim County with her mother and stepfather when she was a teen and went on to play basketball, softball, volleyball, band and cheerleading at Mancelona High School where she also graduated.

Those who knew Jane knew her deep laugh with a girlish lilt.ÊIn addition to being a bright and talented young woman, she was fearless and would try anything once.ÊJane truly embraced life and always had the best time possible.

She is survived by a daughter Samantha Nicole Dean of Alden; her mother and stepfather Gail and Kenny Innis of Mancelona; her father Dennis Brennan ofÊ Duvall, Wash.; three brothers, Terry (Pam) Brennan of Harper Woods,Ê Kevin (Audrey) Brennan of Gross Pointe Woods andÊLouie (Maya) Innis of Mancelona; three sisters, Tracy Brennan Parkin of Royal Oak,ÊSherrilee (Sean) Innis-Grafton of Dearborn and Sherlynn Brennan of Duvall, Wash.ÊAlso surviving are her aunts, Wanda Spencer and Kathy Zuber; Grandma and Grandpa Lee Roy Udell and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her uncle Thomas Zuber.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.ÊPastor Mark McCool officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial for Jane Brennan, PO Box 39, Alden, Michigan 49612.

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