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Jean Storey Douglass - 88
9/13/1921 - 11/15/2009

DeKalb, IL - Jean Storey Douglass 88, of DeKalb died Sunday November 15, 2009 at Pine Acres Rehab and Living Center in DeKalb. She was born September 13, 1921 in DeKalb, IL and was the daughter of Lester and Lila (Colby) Storey.

Jean graduated from Shabbona High School in 1939 and from there received her teaching degree from Illinois State Teachers College (NIU) in 1943. She was a teacher for 30 years in Rockton, West Aurora, and Kankakee. She married Harlan Douglass on April 3, 1944 in Shabbona, IL. Jean was a member of United Church of Christ in Kankakee, IL. She enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, reading, traveling especially to Arizona and being with her family.

Survivors include: son Jack (Caroleena) Douglass of Newport Beach, Ca, daughters Jane (Ron) Ellett of Shorewood, IL and Carol (Dan) Wilson of DeKalb, IL. Grandchildren: Stacy (Jeff) Wagner, Chad (Michelle) Douglass, Jacey (Nathan) Swedberg, Eric Ellett, Stephanie (Nick) Greiner, Brad (Jenny) Vaupel, Shelley (Ted) Morgan, and Chris Wilson. Great Grandchildren; Adam and Ryann Wagner, Finley and Knox Greiner, Olivia, Sophia, and Teddy Morgan, and Kamren Tait. Sisters-in-law; Helen Douglass and Margaret Campbell and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by: Parents, husband Harlan, granddaughter Sarah Douglass, brother and sister-in-law Burl (Mariann) Storey and sisters and brothers-in-law Arlene (Oden) Jordal, Edna (Bernard) George, Sisters-in-law Evelyn (Don) Sanderson, and Ferne Douglass.

Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday November 18, 2009 at 8:00pm at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Gastiger officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday November 18, 2009 from 6pm-8pm at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place in the Finch Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to DeKalb County Hospice. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815-758-3841.

Visitation:
Wednesday November 18, 2009
6:00 - 8:00pm
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home

Memorial Service:
Wednesday November 18, 2009
8:00pm
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home

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Visitor Comments
I am so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was such a good friend and was so enjoyable to be with during all the years we taught together in Kankakee. My sincerest sympathy to all of you.
Catherine Mendell
11/17/2009 2:10 PM
 
Our sincere sympathy to Jean's family. We taught with Jean and and were members of the same church and she was a wonderful teacher and friend. Jean will definitely be missed.
Terry & Toni Diel
11/17/2009 4:28 PM
 
Our sincere sympathy to Jean's family. We taught with Jean and were members of the same church. Jean was a wonderful teacher and friend. She will definitely be missed.
Terry & Toni Diel
11/17/2009 4:29 PM
 
Jean was such a dear friend. We played golf and bridge together for years here in Kankakee, Il. She put up such a valiant effort during her long illness and will always be remembered for her cheeriness and her love of good jokes which she told so well. We have been missing her since she moved to DeKalb and we will continue to miss her. I send my condolences to you members of her family. You were all so precious to her. Sincerely, Lois
Lois Meier
11/17/2009 8:28 PM
 
I want to express my sympathy to Jean's family. And Thank You for the phone call, Carol. I played bridge every Thursday for several years with Jean. Several of those years we played golf, had lunch then played bridge. Also had a lot of good times in Arizona in the winter months with Jean and Harlan. Have missed visiting with Jean after she moved to DeKalb. You, her family were very dear to her. Always enjoyed seeing those running pictures of her family when she was at Miller. Ruby Nagle
Ruby Nagle
11/18/2009 12:47 AM
 
Please accept our sincere sympathy at the loss of your mother, Jean Douglass. Her husband Harlan was Leonard's boss at Alexander Lumber Co. in Kankakee. Our prayers are with you all.
Leonard Papineau
11/18/2009 9:07 AM
 
I was suprised to see ths death notice. Please accept our regrets. I can remember many family get to gethers at Uncle Oden and Aunt Arlene's house. During that time I remember you little girls running around. It is sad to see the "old" generation passing. We will all miss them. Dave and Lynn Jordal
David Jordal
11/18/2009 6:56 PM
 
It was with deep sorrow to hear about Jean's passing. Our fondest memmories are of Jean's latest story that she heard at playing golf or bridge. Jean and Harlan would be cutting candy at church getting ready for the annual bazaar. Foremost in their lives was helping others, even after Jean had Parkinson's. Our prayers are with the family. Love, Sand and Russ
Russ & Sandy Benson
11/19/2009 12:59 PM
 
Was very surprised to read of Jean's passing. Have lost touch with the Colby side of family. You have our sincere sympathy. Jean was friendliest person and always cheerful. Now you are the older generation of your family.
Wayne & Doris Hardy
11/28/2009 3:19 PM
 
Was very surprised to read of Jean's passing. Have lost touch with the Colby side of family. You have our sincere sympathy. Jean was friendliest person and always cheerful. Now you are the older generation of your family.
Wayne & Doris Hardy
11/28/2009 3:20 PM
 

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