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Apr 27, 1939 - Feb 23, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. We will miss her. Many fond memories of her up here.
Shari Diebold
February 28, 2013 | Antioch, IL
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
February 26, 2013 | Wheaton, IL
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. We spent many years working together at Harper. She was a joy to be around
Beverley Roeschel
February 25, 2013 | Belvidere, IL
Jennifer and Julie,
If words of fond remembrance of your loving Mother from one of her cousins can help in any way to ease your pain, then may I say … I first remember cousin Jeannie as an fun-time childhood playmate, and later as a smart teenager with a head on her shoulders, and much later still as a devoted caregiver to her aging parents--better known to me, my sister and brother as Auntie Sally and Uncle Vern. It would have been easy for someone like our cousin Jeannie, who grew...
Betty Weitendorf
February 25, 2013 | McHenry, IL
RIP, Cousin Jeannie. I will cherish the many happy memories I have of our childhood. Now you are with your parents, my Daddy, Uncle Jimmy, and so many of our relatives. I miss all of them. Julie and Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss of your wonderful Mother. very sincerely and in sympathy - Cousin Sandie
Sandie Reid
February 25, 2013 | Peoria, AZ
So sorry to hear about your Mom Julie, my thoughts are with you and your family
Laura Spagnolo
February 25, 2013 | Hoffman Extates, IL
Jean L. Blackburn, age 73, a resident of Clare Oaks in Bartlett and formerly a longtime resident of Schaumburg, died peacefully on Saturday, February 23, surrounded by her daughters. She was born on April 27, 1939 in Chicago to Vernon and Sally Dallman.Jean grew up in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago. She met James Blackburn at Jefferson Bowl. They married on August 25, 1968 and soon moved to Schaumburg. She worked at Jewel Food Stores for many years. While raising her daughters she worked at Campanelli Elementary School as a lunch supervisor for several years. Later she worked as a church secretary for Christ the King and Grace Lutheran Churches. She retired from Harper College where she worked as a bookkeeper.She enjoyed bowling, craft shows and shopping. She had a giving heart and loving soul.She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Blackburn of Schaumburg, and Julie (Peter) Zibble of Geneva, two grandchildren, Ethan (7) and Callie (5), three in-laws, Donald (Dottie) Blackburn, Mary Holland and Patricia DiMichele, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James and her parents.A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, from 1 to 3 pm at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. in Wheaton, where a memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m.Memorial gifts may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church, BartlettFamily and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
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