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Jean Atwell Obituary
Born Feb. 23, 1928, in Cleveland, she had lived in Mentor before moving to Willoughby Hills 55 ye
Jean was a member of the Willoughby Hills Garden Club and the Lake County Yacht Club. She loved boating, traveling, fishing and gardening. Jean graduated from Mayfield High School in 1946. Her family remembers her as loving and caring, always with a big bright smile.
Survivors are her son, James R. Atwell, Jr. (wife, Diane S.) of Chester Township; daughter, Lisa Miller (husband, Bill) of Willoughby Hills; grandchildren, Melissa Nicely (husband, Mitch), and Rachel Watson; great-grandson, Noah; brothers, Tony Murfello of Mantua, Fred "Fritz" Murfello (wife, Edna) of Chester Township, and William "Billy" Murfello (wife, Shirley) of Chester Township; sister, Betty Lette; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Sr.; parents, William and Bertha (nee Pott) Murfello; sister-in-law, Madeline Murfello; and brother-in-law, Roger Lette.
Tribute service will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011, at DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of Willoughby Hills, 28890 Chardon Road (between Bishop Road and Route 91). Cremation was handled by DeJohn Crematory. Private inurnment at Whitehaven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday May 12, 2011, at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made in Jean's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
For online obituaries, condolences and order flowers at www.dejohncares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Atwell
Billy Balante
May 13, 2011
Jim and Atwell Family, Please except my deepest sympathy in your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the good Lord bless you all. God Bless.
May 11, 2011
Dear Atwell family, I knew Jeanie so long ago when we both worked in Gates Mills, and Mayfield High School. I have some wonderful and funny memories I infact introduced Jeanie to Jim . I was hoping to see her this year as I am putting a 10 year school reunion together. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest prayers to you all. Pat Johnson (Solochier)
Ellie Kovacs
May 11, 2011
Dear Melissa and family. We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You have been like another daughter to us throughout the years and just know we are here for you in any way. Your Granny was a special lady and will be missed. We love you--Ellie & Scott Kovacs and family
May 11, 2011
Lisa, Bill
I was fortunate to have spent the last 5 weeks visiting Jean and her family. She certainly had loving and caring caregivers in you two .
My prayers will continue for you both.
Love
Florence Luptak
gary lette
May 11, 2011
lisa: you and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. you mom touched all of us in so many ways. we were all so blessed to have her in our lives. cherish all the memories as she would have wanted.
gary lette
May 11, 2011
lisa: you and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. we were all so blessed to have your mom be part of our lives she touched us in so many ways. cherish the memories as she would have wanted.
David Luptak
May 10, 2011
Jim,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. May your many fond memories carry you through this trying time. You have my prayers.
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