Jynane Mary Staley

Jynane Gabler Staley, age 84, passed away December 11, 2024. She was born July 23,1940, in Mankato, MN to Antone Gabler and Jenny Auringer.

Graduated from Good Council in 1959.  Jynane married Dennis Staley and together they had 5 children.  She would help teach songs and sew costumes for the Mankato DAV and American Legion Juniors.  She worked in nursing homes as aide and LPN until she was 75. She also  was very passionate about ministry by teaching Sunday School, having many Bible studies groups, and was the Angel on the corner in LeSueur. She liked reading, singing, dancing, and spending time with family.

Jynane is survived by daughters, Denise (Andy) Stoffel, Theresa Rocha (special friend Terry Franks), Lisa (Steve) Malinski, June Staley (Chuck Lehrke) and son, Wayne Staley; 23 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marge Bohnert, Deane (Clayton) Reimen, brothers, Tony (Ginny) Gabler, Dan (Cindy) Gabler, David (Kellie) Gabler, Don (Amy) Gabler. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Pat Lowe and Sue Romaro.

A celebration of life will be held at Woodland Hills Funeral Home, 1605 Woodland Ave, Mankato, MN 56001, on Saturday, January 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with visitation at 1 pm.