Jackie Synowski Passes at Age 61
Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Synowski, 61, of St. Paul, died unexpectedly, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Reverends Vince Parsons and Alex Borzych and Deacon Neil Baquet concelebrated the Mass. Scott Porter and Stephanie Porter were the lectors. Mike McCann was the eucharistic minister. Musicians included Linda Schmaderer, Cindy Peters, Linda Kezeor, Stacey Keller, Dan Nielsen, and Mary Gregoski. Music selections included “On Eagle’s Wings,” “Taste and See,” “Loving and Forgiving,” “Worthy Is The Lamb,” “O Loving God,” and “Lead Me, Lord.” Honorary bearers included Carolyn Just, Brenda Lieb, Connie Beck, and Kay Gay. Inurnment was in the Elmwood Cemetery at St. Paul.
Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.
Memorials are suggested to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Jackie was born on May 5, 1962, in Grand Island, the daughter of Arden N. and Odelia A. (Jerabek) Porter. She grew up in Grand Island and graduated from Northwest High School in 1980.
She then moved to St. Paul and worked at Johnson Variety and the Office Bar.
She was united in marriage to Ron Synowski on July 5, 1986 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Farwell.
The couple lived in St. Paul. Two children were born to this union, Spencer and Kassandra. In April 1990, Jackie began working in the Howard County Treasurer’s office. She was elected Howard County Treasurer in 2013 and was still holding that position at the time of her death. Over the years, she also co-managed the St. Paul Country Club and worked part-time at Bootlegger and Miletta Vista Winery.
Jackie was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and its Council of Catholic Women. She was also a member of the Bunco Babes.
She enjoyed cross stitching, playing Bunco and cards, and spending time with her family, and she dearly loved all her grandchildren and attending all their many activities. Jackie’s faith was a very important part of her life. She will be deeply missed by anyone who knew her.
She is survived by her children and spouses, Spencer and Shannon Synowski of St. Paul and Kassandra and Mike Knapp of St. Paul; her mother, Odelia Rogers of Davenport, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Raegan, Adalynn, Harper, Braelyn, Oakley, Greyson, and Hudson; former husband and friend, Ron Synowski of St. Paul; former mother- in-law, Carolyn Just of St. Paul; siblings and spouses, Scott and Becky Porter of Aurora, Colorado, Amy and Wes Overton of Midland, Texas, Abby and Steve Rowe of Midland, Texas, DeAnna Rogers-Walters and Rick Kimmel of Davenport, Iowa, and Tonia Rogers of Davenport, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father and step-mother, Arden and Linda Porter; and her step-father, Anthony Rogers.