Nancy June Powers of Fredonia, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL to Howard and Mary June McDonald on January 18, 1946.

Nancy dedicated her life to helping the elderly. While raising 4 children as a single mother, she worked full time while obtaining her nursing degree. After graduating, she took a position working for Rock County Health Services. Her passion led her to acquire a community based residential facility with other colleagues and in 1995 they opened Cozy Lil' Acre. They successfully helped many families and were able to open a second facility in 2000.

Nancy is survived by her children Bonnie (Greg) Huggins & Julie (Ron) Schram; grandchildren Danielle Kostial, Ty Hesterman, Olivia Hesterman, Melanie Schram, and Angela Schram; brother Bruce McDonald.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Powers, son Stephen Ferneau and stepfather Robert Wayne.

Nancy is further survived by her estranged daughter Jacqueline (Robert) Hein.

A funeral service for Nancy will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1525 N Grant St. Port Washington, WI 53074. Pastor Martin Wildauer will preside. The family will receive visitors at the church from 4:00pm until the time of service at 6:30pm. Nancy will be laid to rest next to her husband and son at Milton Lawns Memorial Park in Janesville on Friday, April 12, 2024 at noon.