Obituary of Jane Isabel McIsaac

July 24, 1926 - May 5, 2023

Jane Isabel (Burger) McIsaac.  Age 96 of Grosse Ile.

Jane died peacefully at Hampton Manor Assisted Living of Woodhaven, on the morning of May 5, 2023.

Jane was the beloved wife of the late Archie, the loving mother of Mike (Mary); Kathleen (Ronald) McGuire; and Susan (Thomas) Drause. She was a devoted grandmother to Kristi McGuire (Dan), Scott (Miranda) McIsaac, Lindsay McGuire, Thomas Drause Jr., and Matthew Drause. Her three great-grandsons were a source of joy: Lukas, Blake, and Colton McIsaac. Jane’s only surviving sibling was her dear sister, Ann Hyndman. Preceding Jane in death were her parents, Patrick and Isabel Burger, as well as sisters, Patricia Dowd, Margaret Reid, and Sister Mary Margaret; and brothers, John, Arthur, Peter, Leo, Joseph, and Raymond Burger.

Family Tribute ~

Jane was born in Detroit, Michigan, and attended Detroit Public Schools until the age of 15, after which she moved to South Rockwood to live with her maternal grandmother, Jenny Wyman. She graduated from South Rockwood High School in 1944. She married Archie McIsaac in 1946, a marriage that lasted 60 years, until his death in 2006. They raised their three children in Southgate and in 2000 relocated to Grosse Ile.

Jane was employed by Sears Roebuck for more than 20 years. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wyandotte for over 60 years, until its closing in 2017. When able, she attended the Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church.

Family was the center of Jane’s life: daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a hardworking figure of strength, who never wavered from her support of family. She kept family traditions alive, hosting countless holiday gatherings and birthday celebrations. Newspapers, books, and crosswords were always a part of her life. She incorporated the latest technology, conquering the computer, IPad, Kindle, and Echo. She loved catching up with family news on Facebook. She also loved to watch the Detroit Tigers.

Finally, faith was an integral part of her life. She worked tirelessly on church bazaars, rummage sales, and various church dinners. She believed in the power of prayer and credited religion with her strong body and mind. In her last years, she would watch a TV service or a sermon on her IPad. Even with seriously declining health, she still enjoyed the company of those who cared for her at Hampton Manor and daily visits from family and friends during her last year. 

In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to Hampton Manor in Woodhaven.