Jean C. Huber

1949 - 2025

Jean C. Huber

March 15, 1949 - November 26, 2025

Jean C. Huber, 76, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday November 26, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, with a rosary recited at 3:30 p.m. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Rock Island National Cemetery, those wishing to attend should meet 10:30 a.m. Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home. Memorials may be left to the Phoenix Program.

Jean was born on March 15, 1949 in Rock Island, the daughter of William and Marjorie (Whisler) Vensel. She married Alfred "Butch" Huber II on January 24, 1970.

She had been employed at the Rock Island Arsenal for 25 years. Previously Jean had been employed as head of security at the Indianapolis Airport, a nurse's aid and librarian with Grant School.

She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island, past member of Junior Board of Rock Island and former editor of the Illinois VVA newspaper. She had also been active as a room mother at the Villa and Jordan Catholic School, a leader with the Girl Scout and Daisy's, when her daughters were young and was a devoted Covid mask maker.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, her coffee breaks, playing the slots, scratch off tickets, reading, crafting, was a artist and had been a speed skater in her youth. She could often be found stopping by McDonald's for a frappe on her way to Barnes and Noble with her grandson Gabriel, who she helped raise.

Survivors include her loving husband, Butch, Rock Island; daughters, Heather (Larry Hufford), Amy and Tracey; grandchildren, Taelor, Gabriel, Cainen, Jackson and Elijah; siblings and spouses, William Vensel Jr., Judie Bennett, Kathy Schroeder, John Vensel, Mary Stroup, Barb German and David Vensel; special friends, Connie Ethridge, Mike Reynolds and Tammy (Tacey) Hogren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Eileen (Teri) Flood, brother-in-law, J.D. Flood, niece, Katherine Mulbrandon, great-nephew, Andrew Hobt, and family friend Thomas Tucker.

The family wishes to thank Unity Point Hospice and the nursing staff at UPH Trinity Hospital for the loving care Jean received.

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