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Jean Lundgren Obituary
Jean C. Lundgren, 93, loving and devoted wife, proud and generous mother passed away May 25, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born May 26, 1923, in Chicago to David and Olga (Johnson) Benson. Jean married Ray on October 16, 1948, in Chicago, where they lived for 12 years. Jean was a homemaker. In 1960, the family moved to St. Charles, Illinois where Jean eventually worked in the St. Charles School District in the payroll department until she retired. Jean was an expert seamstress, and loved to make clothes for her family. She also loved to garden. In 2012, Jean and Ray moved to Rockford, Illinois to be near their daughter, Nancy. Jean is survived by her husband of 68 years, Raymond Lundgren, daughters, Nancy Leonard (Michael) of Rockford, Illinois, and Karen Lundgren-Secard (Lee) of Los Angeles, California. Jean has one granddaughter, Elizabeth Leonard O'Connor (Jack) in Rockford, Illinois, and one great-grandson, Grant. Also, survived by her sister, Marilynn Sharp, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, her sister, Dorothy Bate, brothers-in-law, Herb Bate and Mel Sharp. The family would to thank the OSF Hospice staff for their loving care.
Graveside services were held at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery in Oak Lawn. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mark Lutheran Church, Rockford, Illinois. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com.
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Aime M.
May 27, 2017
To family Lundgren,
Please accept my condolences during these difficult times. Situations like these are one of the most difficult to go through but keep in mind d that God has your entire family in mind. All prayers that your family makes are heard to heal your grieving hearts. All the wonderful memories and moments you have will be there for the difficult moments, you can be sure they will bring a great smile to all. I will keep you in my prayers as well.
1 Corinthians 1:3
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