Jeannette M. Rauhut

Jeannette M. Rauhut, 52, of Amasa, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain, MI.

She was born on January 27, 1973, in West Chicago, IL, the daughter of Christine (Smith) Kirkpatrick and the late Michael Kirkpatrick, Sr. Jeannette graduated from Crystal Lake, IL High School.

Jeannette married John Rauhut on November 15, 1996, in McHenry, IL. John and Jeannette celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary in 2025.

Jeannette and John owned and operated the Amasa Sawblade Bar & Grill. Jeannette enjoyed cooking, gardening, knitting, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also liked participating in shotgun sports, going antiquing, taking side-by-side rides with John, and beekeeping.

Jeannette is survived by her husband, John; son, Robert Peter Rauhut of Ringwood, IL; daughters, Alexandra Lee (financé Jacob Mehring) Rauhut of Ringwood, IL and Emily May (Ryan McKee) Rauhut of Amasa, MI; grandchildren, Jerry Hayes, Taylor Scott, and Spencer Lewis; mother, Christine Kirkpatrick of Algonquin, IL; brother, Keith (Cory) Kirkpatrick of Algonquin, IL; sister, Pam (Michael) Barrett of Algonquin, IL; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Peter Kirkpatrick.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Johnsburg, IL and then at the Amasa Sawblade.