Harriet "Jean" Spielman Winnebago, Illinois Obituary

Harriet "Jean" Spielman

<b>Seward - Harriett "Jean" Spielman, 71, of Seward, died early Sunday morning, September 3, 2006, in her home, lovingly surrounded by her family and friends, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born September 10, 1934, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur and Thelma (Turkington) Mills. She graduated from West High School in 1952. Jean married Lynn Spielman on June 12, 1954, in Messiah Lutheran Church, Rockford. She was an Avon representative for a number of years. Jean was an active member of Seward Congregational Church, having served on several of its boards and committees along with its Women's Fellowship. She was a member of a Bunko Club, Red Hat Society and a 50-year card club member. Jean loved to shop, but her pride and joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Special thanks to the staff of OSF Cancer Center, Dr. Richard Nora and Northern Illinois Hospice.</b> Jean is lovingly survived by her husband, Lynn Spielman of Seward, daughters, Kim (Terry) Reed of Winnebago and Jill (Jeff) Viel of Pecatonica, grandchildren, Adam Reed of Rockford, Kelly Reed of Winnebago and Collin and Ryan Viel of Pecatonica, great-granddaughter, Jordyn Mae Wogomon of Winnebago, father, Arthur Mills of Pecatonica, sister, Shirley Frantz Bawinkel of Pecatonica, brother-in-law, Tom (Dorothy) Spielman of North Fort Myers, Fla., sister-in-law, Yvonne "Bonnie" Turnquist of East Grand Rapids, Mich., special cousins, Mondy (John) Carlson of Elgin and Kay (Bob) Thinnes of Portland, Ore. and two aunts, nieces, nephews and several other cousins. Jean was predeceased by her mother, Thelma Mills on January 29, 2003. <b>Funeral Information</b> Visitation 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2006, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. Service is at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2006, in Seward Congregational Church, Seward, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time; the Rev. Ronald C. Farb and the Rev. Tom Frantz of Blissfield Baptist Church, Michigan, will co-officiate. Burial in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, in Pecatonica.
September 10, 1934 - September 3, 200609/10/193409/03/2006
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Bob Melito
September 5, 2006
Lynn: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest symphathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Guy & Darla Cunningham
September 5, 2006
Lynn, Kim, Jill Families,

So sorry to hear of Jean's passing. It is always hard to lose a loved one so special. We can only hope that she isn't suffering anymore. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Lisa Carson and Norma Jensen
September 5, 2006
Dear Kim,
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Barb (Spielman) Davidson
September 5, 2006
Lynn, Kim, Jill and families - I have wonderful memories of Jean. She was fun and we were all very lucky to have known her smile and share in her energy for life. Take care.
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Roxanne Salivar
September 5, 2006
Roxanne Salivar My thoughts and prayers are with you! Please let me know if you need anything at all!
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Willis and Marge Kersten
September 4, 2006
Both of us send our prayers to you, Lynn,and to all your family. We always enjoyed knowing Jean, she was a special person, please know we are thinking of you.
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Devonne
September 3, 2006
Devonne I am so sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Devonne
September 3, 2006
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September 3, 2006
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