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Jean C. Feller, 92, of Hoopeston

Jean C. Feller, 92, whom resided at Autumn Field’s in Hoopeston and was formerly of Cissna Park, IL, passed away at 3:01 P.M. Monday October 7, 2019 at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center.  She was born March 8, 1927 in Neillsville, WI, the daughter of Herbert and Elizabeth (Markert) Quimby.  She married Charles L. Feller on October 15, 1949 at the Methodist Church in Kentland, IN.  He preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Betty Simpson and Mary Olsen.

She is survived by two daughters, Ronda (William Eitzenhoefer) Feller of Sleepy Hollow, IL and Rita (Paul) Moenck of Milford, IL; two sisters, Nancy Catenacci of Wisconsin and Peggy Zbinden of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Megan (Chris) Harrell of Little Elm, TX, Tyson Cluver of Cissna Park, IL, Alexis (Tyler) Zindars of Catlin, IL, and Kamron (Katie Janicek) Kissamis of Downers Grove, IL; six great-grandchildren, Cody, Logan, and Tara Harrell, Ashlynn Linck, and Mariah and Claire Zindars; and many nieces and nephews.

Jean grew up in Mackinaw, IL.  She attended and graduated from Illinois State University.  After college, she taught at Iroquois West schools for 27 years.  She was a volunteer tutor for ALIVE (Adult Literary Program) through Kankakee Community College at the Iroquois County Jail.  She also tutored at Parkview Home in Cissna Park.  Jean served as the past President of Iroquois Retired Teachers, and past President of the Cissna Park Library.  She was a member of Grace Bible Church in Cissna Park where she served as a Sunday School teacher and AWANA leader.  Jean was also a member of the Cissna Park Junior Women’s Club and was a past Girl Scout leader. 

Cremation rites will be accorded.  A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Tuesday October 15, 2019 at Grace Bible Church 201 Kellerhal Drive Cissna Park, IL.  A celebration of life will follow the visitation and will begin at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the church, with Pastor Trey Scheffer officiating.  A private burial will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Bible Church 201 Kellerhal Dr. Cissna Park, IL 60924, the Cissna Park Library 511 N Second St, Cissna Park, IL 60924, or the American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Jean’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

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