Jolene Haines

Jolene Yvonne “Jo Jo” Haines, age 60, of Siren, WI passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on October 2, 1957 in Frederic, WI to parents, James Harold and Elizabeth Lillian (Anderson) McKnight. Jolene was a 1975 graduate of Siren High School. She worked as a cook for numerous restaurants over the years. She was a talented artist and made many drawings and carvings. She loved fishing and also enjoyed gardening. Jolene is survived by siblings, Candace Java, James McKnight Jr., Tim McKnight (Patty), and Joel McKnight (Joni); brothers-in-law, Mick and Tom; soul-sisters, Mary and Linda; several nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Jolene was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gale and Mary; and niece, Shauna. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jolene’s family to help with final expenses. A celebration of Jolene’s life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Little Mexico, 23487 WI-35, Siren, WI 54872. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com