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Jean M. Leach Loveless, 94, of Gillespie, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home in Gillespie, IL.
Jean was born August 14, 1929, in Highland Park, IL, a daughter of John Corbin and Velma Olive Gahr Leach. Jean graduated from high school and then attended Blackaburn College where she received an associates degree in biology. She married Lindell Loveless on November 24, 1949, in Chesterfield, IL.
Jean became a farm wife, using her biology degree to assist on the farm, becoming midwife to thousands of baby pigs. She was a business associate to her husband, an avid book-keeper and flight navigator. She was the best Girl Scout Leader. She was a talented artist and travel specialist.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Nancy Cole.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, 5:00-7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, in Carlinville, IL.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:30 am, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, in Carlinville, IL.
Burial will follow in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville.
Jean is survived by her son, Tim Loveless of Gillespie, IL, daughter, Susan Sanders of Erie, KS, son, John Loveless of St. Clair, MO, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 5 nieces and nephews, and sister, Diane Hosfield of Skokie, IL.
Memorials may be made to Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled, 700 E. Elm St., Carlinville, IL.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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