Eleanor-Smith-Obituary

Eleanor Jane Smith

Durant, Iowa

Nov 24, 1934 – Aug 15, 2019 (Age 84)

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BORN
November 24, 1934
DIED
August 15, 2019
AGE
84
LOCATION
Durant, Iowa

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Eleanor Jane Smith

November 24, 1934-August 15, 2019

MAQUOKETA-Eleanor Jane Smith, 84, of Maquoketa, IA, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Genesis - East Campus, Davenport.

Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 4-7 P.M. at the Bentley Funeral Home in Durant, IA.

Memorial service will be held Friday at 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Melpine Cemetery, Muscatine County.

Memorials may be given to Melpine Cemetery or Shriners Hospital.

Jane was born in Muscatine County, IA on November 24, 1934, to John and Josephine (Barclay) McClean. Jane graduated from Wilton High School in 1953. Jane married Paul Grunder in 1953 and later married Robert Smith on April 17, 1964 in Savanna, IL. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2018.

Jane retired from the Gannon Center in Dubuque, IA, where she was a transcriptionist. She was a fifty-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Purity Chapter, Wilton and the Red Hat Society. Jane also enjoyed the outdoors, especially playing golf. Most of all, Jane treasured spending time with her family and friends.

Jane is survived by her children: Bill (Faunus) Grunder of Moscow, IA, Catherine (Patrick) Clark of Maquoketa, IA, Robert (Norma) Smith, Jr. of Spokane, WA, Christina (Randy) Budde of Delmar, IA and Bobbi (Murray Freidman) Kraklio of Bartlett, IL; sixteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Hansen of Durant,, Sue (Don) Norton of Durant, Amy Woodhouse of Wilton, Iowa, and Judy Hemmen of Wilton; and one brother, Joe (Pam) McClean of Kansas City, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son Steven Grunder, two brothers Bob and Dave McClean, three sisters, Laura Norton, Lucy Daufeldt, and Doris McClean; one infant sister, Carolyn; and one infant brother, John.


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To the McClean's & Bill, We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your sister & mother be at peace with our Heavenly Father.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have very fond memories of her while growing up. I also had the great opportunity to speak to her while back in Maquoketa last year. Always a pleasure to see her. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you all.

What a true blessing this beautiful Woman was to all that knew her , She was the Best !
May the peace of GOD restore and keep your hearts and minds in Christ JESUS , and may this precious Lady rest in peace until we meet again . I pray that you all find comfort in this time of great loss , She meant a great deal to MANY ! We will miss that wonderful smile and loving heart !
GOD bless you all with peace and comfort , in the blessed name of JESUS CHRIST !...... Amen !

Farewell Too Soon Bouquet

I didn't know Jane very well but always thought she was so pretty. I know she has gone through a lot in recent years with her health problems. May she RIP. I do want to send my sincere sympathy to her sisters. May all your good memories of Jane help you through this sad time & give you peace.

She and Bob were such good friends of my parents in Maquoketa for many year's. ( Bill & Alene Simons)
I always remember her smile and laughter. Sending our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jane. May God be with each of you during this difficult time.

Both Buzz and I have missed Jane since she quit going to Texas for the winter. Buzz met her first and told me Id love her as soon as I met her. He was right! While Im 14 years younger than Jane and can drive a golf ball, she beat me almost every time we played together. I enjoyed Monday lunches at Platillos where our favorite waiter, Rudy, enjoyed our visits. I have a few pictures of the Texas golf group and would share them with Janes Family if theyd like to have them. I will also miss...

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

So sorry for your loss.