Jane Condon Winnail

Jane Condon Winnail June 19, 1925 – April 2, 2026 Jane Condon Winnail, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100 — surrounded by her family, her faithful dogs, and the sight of her beloved garden with tulips in full bloom. Born in Omaha, Nebraska to George and Jessie (Ward) Condon, Jane lived a life defined by love, vitality, and an unshakeable devotion to her family. Those who knew Jane marveled at her spirit. She remained sharp, independent, and characteristically herself well into her centennial year — still behind the wheel at 99, and still tending to the garden she so dearly loved. She met every decade with the same determination and grace that endeared her to everyone she encountered. To her family, she was simply the matriarch — the steady, loving, and indestructible center around which everything else turned. Jane was a woman of extraordinary talent. A devoted painter, she had a gift for creating art that was as personal as it was beautiful — family members received her paintings year after year, a cherished Christmas tradition that filled homes with color and love. Her writing matched her brushwork in warmth and skill. With a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling, she had a rare ability to capture the hilarious, chaotic, and deeply human moments of life with vivid clarity. She channeled that gift into several published books — a rollicking account of her adventurous vacations and the wonderful disasters that accompanied them, a rich exploration of her fascinating family history, and a celebration of her life's work as a painter. She was, in every sense, one of a kind. Jane is survived by her devoted husband, John C. Winnail; her children Amy Spelts, Kathy Cohen, Susan Martineau, John P. Winnail (Dawn), and Jessica Kerwin (James); 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three loyal dogs; and more cherished friends than could ever be counted. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her son Richard ("Steven") Klopp, her grandson Collin Martineau, and many beloved lifelong friends who no doubt welcomed her home. Her garden will bloom again this spring — a fitting reminder that the things we tend with love endure long after we are gone. Memorials can be made to: Kaui Humane Society at https://kauaihumane.org/ or Maui Humane Society at https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/

Jane Condon Winnail

June 19, 1925 - April 2, 2026