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Kerry Conner
August 1, 2022
Hugs buddy, I squeezed Mary and Hans for you
Kerry Conner
August 1, 2021
Still Missing you my dancing Queen. Give my daddy a hug fir me! Xoxo Krazy
Kerry Conner
August 1, 2020
Oh my dancing queen I really wish you were here to give us a hug. That beautiful smile and that big heart of yours is truly missed. I’m very proud of your daughter and her son you raised them to be really spectacular people. If you see my dad up there give him a hug too I’m sure you guys get along great. Love and miss you Krazy
January 19, 2011
Jean, All of us golf girls miss you very much. We know that you are in a good place. RDFM!!!!!!! Love you Jean.
Jan Stahel
August 2, 2009
It's been almost a year since you left us, Jeannie. we think about you all the time and your little dinner group just isn't the same without you and you zany humor. We really miss the spark that you added to it. I miss you most of all. Love ya, Jan
Kerry Conner
July 13, 2009
Happy Birthday ma! I'll do a little dance for you! XOXOXOXOX
July 12, 2009
Today would have been Jean's 66th birthday. I remember last year, celebrating with Jeannie and being a part of her 65th. I miss you Jeannie......I love you!
Your "baby" sister, Jackie
KrazyKerry Conner
June 23, 2009
Jean I know you & my Dad are up there playing pranks on me...I sure miss you both but could you guys give me a break? LOL
Rosemary Hartman
June 21, 2009
More than a few times over the last year I have thought I spotted Jean in a crowd or at a gathering, only to realize the person was not Jean and that she is no longer with us. The world was a brighter place with her here - her grin, her enthusiasm, her love of people(especially recovering alcoholics)and most of all, her children.
Mary - it sounds like it has been a very difficult time for you. From a conversation I had with her before her death, I think she knew it would be. But she also knew you are a strong woman with a strong committment to being a good mother to Hans. Her love and legacy are with you always.
I hope your mom's death brought you closer to your brothers. And I hope Michael has made his peace with his mother's memory. She remained hopeful until the end. She would be proud of you,Jimmy and Mark and the way you handled yourselves.
Hang in there Mary and know your mom's spirit is always with you.
mary strobel
June 21, 2009
happy fathers day , you are proubly with my dad . i wish i would of known him . remember ... how we use to celebrate fathers day . i miss you so much !
i love u !
mary
mary strobel
June 19, 2009
ooooooh my gosh ... it is not getting better , the breakdowns just have a little time between them . i miss you so much , i always think about you . i really need you and wish you where here . hanz is playing ball , he is doing weight training , too . he is getting so big , he is 1 1/2 inches taller than me . he misses yiu , too . he tells stories about nana all the time . i know you are in heaven but praying just wasnt doing it today , so i hope writing you will help !
i miss and love you .
mary
Colleen Riley
August 14, 2008
Dear Jimmy, Mary, Mark and Mike,
I am so sorry to see that your mom has passed away. I offer you my sympathy and prayers. Jean was a very good friend in the Presentation days when you kids were in school together. I admired her integrity of struggle and her persistent journey of recovery. She never stopped growing or learning.
May God bless and comfort you in your grieving.
Love,
Colleen M. Riley
NANCY OLSON
August 13, 2008
Mark and Mike and your families....Please know that you are all in my thougts and prayers at this sad time. There is an old Eskimo Legend that goes like this:
"Perhaps they are not the Stars,
but rahter openings in Heaven
where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
A look at the STARS,
the touch of a HAND...
You are wished whaterever comforts you. You are wished what brings peace to your heart. I'm hear for you if you need anything. Love ya lots.
"Nancy"
Suzanne Deans
August 13, 2008
I feel a great void in my heart since I can no longer look forward to Jean's warm hug, smile, or a joke or two every Wednesday morning golfing. I will miss her dearly.
Kathleen (HOLLYWOOD) Erickson
August 12, 2008
DEAR MARY, THERE ARE MOMENTS IN LIFE WHEN YOU MISS SOMEONE SO MUCH THAT YOU JUST WANT TO PICK THEM FROM YOUR DREAMS AND HUG THEM.MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN,ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY.BECAUSE HAPPINESS LIES FOR THOSE WHO CRY,THOSE WHO HURT,THOSE WHO HAVE SEARCHED,AND THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED,FOR ONLY THEY CAN APPRECIATE THE IMPORTANCE OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE TOUCHED OUR LIVES. I AM SO SORRY MARY. MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU
Nancy Johnson
August 12, 2008
Family of Jean,
I knew Jean from the Tuesday Night Golf League. I was also lucky enough to go on golf trips with her. Golf won't be the same without her there entertaining the rest of us. She was a wonderful, lively lady and will be missed greatly.
God, I hope you're ready for her!
Mary (Tuckner) Myers
August 11, 2008
I was sad to hear of Jean's passing! You kids may not remember me but I babysat you overnight while your Mom worked the night shift back in 1980-82 around there. She was a great friend to me at that time. I have not seen her or you kids for over 25 years! My parents (Tom and Irene O'Ryan) still live on Dieter and informed me of her death. God Bless all of you at this sad time.
Michelle Jorges
August 11, 2008
Jean was a sweet woman who always made anytime with her a pleasure. All of the girls enjoyed her company on the woman's Tuesday nite golf league.
Ann (Rubbelke) and Jeremy Hackman
August 11, 2008
Mark and Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
William John (Billy) Sauber
August 10, 2008
The love and prayers of the Sauber family (children of Ralph and Ginny) go out to the entire Sauber/Kopp family. Even though we have been gone from Minnesota for many years now, we remember the fun we had in our early years together as an extended family and the warmth and love and laughter of Francis and all the girls. God bless you all.
Jeff Supan
August 10, 2008
Jim, Mary, Mark and Mike,
I was very saddened to hear about your mother's passing. While I know that words are only a small gesture of support, I want you to know that her spirit touched many people's lives. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenny Long
August 10, 2008
Jeany! i remember her with such joy...i have never met someone with so much passion and commitment to those that have chosen recovery.. your legacy..to let noone sick be left behind. Her pursuit of service was breathtaking.. always willing to give to others..flexibly and without hesitation.. a true hero..I have learned so much from her.. and i will give this away in the people I serve.. We were sisters in this and she was my mentor. I rejoince in the Jeany!!! let me say it again for it feels so good! I rejoice in the Jeany!!! I also give great thanks to the Creator for such an incredible woman!! The world is better place because of her! God bless the family and Mary and Hanz..love you guys..sending you comfort in the background.. holding you both in loving white light and embrace. In Jeany's final words with me "God's will. not mine.. and let it be so and a great great Amen.
Love, Jenny long
We will see you on the next go-around girlfriend. We still have more work to do! -The Three J's-
Lisa McGlade
August 10, 2008
Mary & Hanz,
Every time I talk to you it's hard to know the right words to say at your time of sorrow and I want so badly to make you feel better. Just know that I love both of you and in just meeting your mom/nana once (at her birthday gathering) I was able to realize what a strong and wonderful person she was. She was obviously not feeling well and yet was so nice to Micayla and I. I could feel her inner strength just sitting across the room from her.
Words cannot express the friendship we have built in the last year - you are my strength when I need it and now I want to be yours. Please know that my heart and home are ALWAYS open for you and Hanz - you are such a strong, loving, and wonderful caring mother and I'm proud of you. Sitting around the fire with you last night just the two of us and knowing that it was your 14th year of sobriety made me feel very proud of you as I'm sure your mom is as well.
I love you guys with all my heart.
Lisa Erickson-McGlade
Jean - Playa del Carmen 2000
Jan Stahel
August 10, 2008
What to say about Jean? A woman with a heart bigger than the state of Minnesota, a kindness for everyone, so loving of her family and friends, accepting, unjudging, full of fun. A little zany too! We had a great time in our little dinner club, on our trips together, and the trips with the Derham girls to Mexico. Her unflagging love of her children is a legacy she leaves behind for all to see. I'm so glad I was able to tell her I loved her before she died.
Bless you Jean. Bless you Jean.
I will truly miss you.
JERRY HENNESSY
August 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. JEAN brought much love to so many people
and her presence at our meetings for many of us was so uplifting.She made the best coffee on the planet and her words of wisdom were a great help to us all in a time of need.She will be sadly missed by all of us from the Christ Recovery Center in ST. PAUL..
Mary Hansen
August 10, 2008
Dear Mary and Hanz, When I think of Jean my heart is filled with love; and then I feel the great loss of a wonderful friend. I know I'll be riding this roller coaster of emotions for some time. I want you to know that I'm just a phone call/an e-mail away. Please call or write anytime, night or day, and I'll be there for you. I have so much admiration for your Mom/Nana. She truly was and is the most spiritual woman I have ever known. I know she's smiling down on us every moment and planting those little seeds of hope in our hearts. Love always, your friend, Mary Hansen.
Aimee Boone
August 9, 2008
Mary, Hanz I wanted to let the both of you know that you are in our prayers and if you need anything please don't hesitate to call us at any time day or night. My mom and sister both send their love to your family. Hanz cherish the good memories of your nanna and know that she is always with you. mary your mom gave you the will to be strong and to be a fighter and be the very best person that you are.
Love
Aimee
Dana, Nick and DJ
August 9, 2008
Mary and Hanz-Nick, DJ and I love you and Nana so much! I have so many memories of her, all the way to when I was 12 and so innocent!! Congrats on your 14 years...Jean's so pround of you. Love you
Bobbi Casaday
August 9, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Jeans recent illiness and now of her passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Jean when I was an intern at St Josephs Hospital. She helped me to smile and she brought so much laughter to my life. I will never forget her smile and her laugh. Jean could bring laughter to a whole room of people and remain humble at the same time. Jean taught me a lot about sharing of self and how to give back what one has been given. I will truly miss her.
Bobbi
Hanz Strobel
August 8, 2008
hey nana, im srry you died it is hard for me and my mom but she is still trying her best to keep me compfort but she yelled at me and i know she was trying not to stop so i came in your room and i cryed because when my mom yelles at me you tell me she doesent mean it and she loves me but this time you arn't there to tell me that so it was hard but i was not happy when you wernt there so the main thing is i love you and know that and every day i came in and i said ''how are you doing'' and you said ''with my firgers'' so nana now that you are chillen with big guy i just that it would not be that hard i ask russel when he was going to die and he said when god is ready for me but it wasent ready for the people who loved him which makes half the mistake but the thing that has been killing me most is the last thing i told you is ''i want you to be my gardian angel when you see someone that has loved you more than anything just fighting for air and blows her last you can only think that cant be thats inpossiable she was to be there for anything i need, but that is gone forever but my memories nana you were the best in the world and i love you more thane gold. let god be with you. Hanz Strobel
mary strobel
August 7, 2008
Hi Mom -
Well as you can see I am really trying to keep it together for Hanz . I wake up every morning in youre house and you are not here, I miss you so much ! I do hope you are having a good time with my dad and youre folks, dont forget to look up all the others we have lost ! I really thought we would have more time together, I thought you would out live me ! You were the strongest woman I have ever known ! You helped so many people for so long, you had a GREAT heart ! I wish you were here to hold me, this is the worst thing I have ever went thru, these feelings are so intense ! Some moments I smile when I think of all our good times, but most days are filled with tears ! I MISS YOU MOM !
Please watch over us ( I know you will ) and know we ( Hanz ) loved you with ALL our hearts !
love ya , ME :)
Missy Grillo
August 7, 2008
Jimmy,Mary,Mark,Mike,Hanz
I just want to say you guys had the "BEST MOM IN THE WORLD "
AND i WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT SHE MOLDED 4 LUCKY PEOPLE YOUR MOM WAS OVER PROTECTED OF YOU AND IT SHOWED AND I 'M GLAD I GOT TO KNOW JEAN, YOU GUY'S ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS JUST KNOW KNOW SHE CAN SEE EVERYTHING YOU DO !!! SO KEEP MAKING HER PROUD!!!
LOVE YOU GUYS TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER GOD BLESS YOU GUY'S lOVE ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND MISSY
MISSY GRILLO
August 7, 2008
Mary7Hanz
I Want To Start By Saying I LOVE YOU GUY'S!!!
And I loved YOUR mom JEAN'S STRICKED WAy'S NOW THAT I look back she was 1 smart lady!!! I know word;s can't express how you's feel right now but just know that,
The Day God called JEAN Home
God Looked around His Garden and found an empty space
The he looked upon the earth and saw Jeans tired face.
He put his arms around Jean and lifted her to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
for he only takes the Best
He knew that the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed Jeans weary eye's and whispered "peace be thine
It broke our hearts to lose Jean but she did not go alone For part of us went with Jean the day God called Jean home.
I love YOU GUY'S AND IF THERE'S ANY THING YOU NEED A SHOULDER TO CRY ON I 'M HERE MORNING NOON OR NIGHT Mary just call!!!
Rosemary Hartman
August 7, 2008
Mary, Hans, Jimmy, Mark and Michael,
No one could speak of Jean without smiling. She laughed easily and often and had the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known. Her love of all of you never waivered - you were her most beloved - but she always had room in her heart for the sick, the sad and the down and out. She brought hope, help, comfort and joy to so many people over the years.
Jean told me recently she wasn't afraid to die and felt at peace...but would like more time with Hans and her children. I am so sad she didn't have that time.
I, along with many others, loved her and will miss her.
Nancy Haynes
August 7, 2008
I knew Jean from golf and got to know a beautiful and happy person, she always had a smile and made you laugh. Will miss her, and I know heaven will welcome her with open arms.
Kathie Gegen
August 7, 2008
I can barely find the words to express my sadness over the loss of my beautiful friend and sponsor Jeannie. We had the best times getting lost driving and talking on our way to Brainerd for a conference,getting in trouble for shooting fireworks with our kids and family ,yrs and yrs ago.Traveling to Madison to see Mike and Mark play Hockey. On and on and on .I will miss you so much Jeannie..I did visit last thursd. for quite a while. Thank God. I am so sorry I will be not be here for the funeral. Mary and Hans 'Johnnie and I will be here for you guys. Pray for us Jeanniexxx
Joleen Longbehn
August 7, 2008
Mary: I was just reading the obituaries and see that your mother has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We just lost our dad last October and it is still hard to believe he is gone. Keep her memories close to your heart.
Kerry Conner
August 7, 2008
Mary & Hanz please keep your chins up. The pain dulls in time. Please call me if you need to talk. Love you guys,
Feather gone but love still there. RIP
August 7, 2008
Always the life of the party!
Krazy Kerry Conner
August 7, 2008
My heart hurts knowing I will never see you again. I'm glad I was able to let you know I loved you recently. I know you will be watching over us right next to my Dad. Try to keep the pranks to a minimum. Thanks for always being there for me. I always admired your courage & appreciate you being a bridge of love. I'll miss dancing with you. I love you & miss you already. RIP, give my dad a BBH for me.
Ed Erickson
August 7, 2008
Mary & Hans
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom/Grandma I will be keeping you two in my thoughts and prayers.
Florence Cushing/Daninger
August 7, 2008
Family of Jean Marie!
I remember how Jean Marie's grandmother would send postal cards to my Mom telling of this first Grandchild of her's. Doesn't seem possible that this generation is passing on already.
Your Great Grandma was my Aunt Mae Sauber, your Grandma Francis Kopp my dear first cousin.
Krystal Dahlman (HEINTZ)
August 7, 2008
Jean,
I don't even know where to begin.. I was 7 years old when we moved into our house on Dieter Street. We were in the little white house next to the BIG YELLOW HOUSE... Your smile will never be forgotten.. You were like another "mom" to us in the neighborhood. You were one of the most memorable people I have ever met in my life..
It's going on 2 years since I lost my dad... I remember seeing you at Saint Joe's one of the times that August that I brought him in to be checked out. It was great to see you again!
You are now an angel... Fly and spread your wings!!! =)
Jimmy, Mary, Mark & Mike - Your mom was one of the best people I have ever met.. You guys were apart of mine & Brian's lives growing up and we will forever be thankful.. Your mom is now your angel... Don't ever forget that. Take all those memories and tuck them safely in your heart....
Death makes a heartache, that no one can heal... Love makes memories, that no one can steal..
Love you all!
Ps - make sure my dad buys you dinner or something up there.. Tell him I love him and miss him more and more each day!!
Carol Heintz
August 7, 2008
Dear Strobel Family, We were so sorry to hear about Jean; we absolutely loved being your neighbors on "Dieter Street"; my kids have so many great memories of living there and having you guys as neighbors. Jean was such a beautiful person, inside & out; always so kind, caring and giving. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Missy Drews
August 7, 2008
I am proud to say I had the privilege of knowing Jean my entire life. In the early years, she was the hockey mom and parent I remember supporting her boys in sports and school events. In more recent years, I got to know her more intimately. We golfed together on Tuesday nights, attended the same prevention and treatment professional conferences, and took golf trips together. I had the honor to draw Jean as my golf cart partner each year during our annual golf trip to Mille Lacs Golf Resort. I looked forward to partnering with her because 18 holes with anyone else does not compare. I will never forget all the laughs I had with her as I drove us around the course. She coined the term "RDFM" and said it loud when one of the foursome actually drove the ball right down the middle of the fairway. She each year would forget to strap her golf bag into the golf cart not once, but twice. You could always count on her to wear the most bright and coordinated outfits. Never a dull moment with Jean… Mille Lacs will not be same without her. I am so happy to have developed a friendship with her over the years. I will miss her smiling face, her endless encouragement, and delightful conversation. She was an amazing woman with an amazing heart and for that I am thankful to have known her. She will be sorely missed.
Lisa @ St Joseph's Hospital
August 7, 2008
Jean - you will always be in my heart! I will remember all talks and advice that you gave me! Thank you for being you! You have touch many people's lives! My life is better knowing you... We will all miss you at St Joseph's Hospital.
Erik Boxmeyer
August 7, 2008
Mark and Mike - I just found out yesterday and feel terrible for you. You're definitely in our thoughts and prayers. I'll see you soon.
-box and Jen
Donna LaBeau
August 7, 2008
I have such good memories of Jean as a good friend for almost 33 years. She had been up north with me for a weekend this past Feb or March and we had a great time together. I miss her so. I just want to let her family know that she truly was a special woman, one who gave of herself so freely to help others. We had fun together as we raised our families. I watched her kids grow as she watched mine. She just 7 months ago went through with me the passing of my daughter, Rita. Jean was "always" there for me and I will always be grateful for having the pleasure of knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are ever with her and her family. Love ya Jean. Donna LaBeau
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