Audrey Louise Jeschke

Audrey Louise Jeschke of Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 85 years old. Audrey Lousie Burwitz was born on February 19, 1935, in Monroe, Michigan, to the late Harold and Clara (Sachs) Burwitz. She was a proud graduate of Michigan Lutheran Seminary. Following graduation, Audrey attended Doctor Martin Luther College in Minnesota graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Audrey was employed as a teacher with St. John Lutheran School teaching grades K-8th and was also a substitute teacher for Hemlock Public Schools for many years. She married the love of her life, Charles Jeschke on July 6, 1958 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hemlock; he preceded her in death on June 25, 2002. Audrey was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church and actively volunteered on the Altar Guild. She also volunteered at Bethesda Resale Shop and was a member of the Hemlock Area Historical Society. Above all, Audrey loved and cherished her family and living a very active yet independent lifestyle volunteering and traveling.

Surviving are two sons: David Jeschke of Hemlock; Martin (Katherine) Jeschke of Traverse City; two grandchildren: Nathan Jeschke and Stephen Jeschke.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a sister, Janet Burkett.

Honoring Audrey’s wishes cremation has taken place. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery next summer. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Lutheran Church or Bethesda Resale Shop. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.casefuneralhome.com.