Obituary

Jeanna L. Bourquin, 85

February 14, 1935 to December 28, 2020

2-14-1935 - 12-28-2020

Jeanna L. Bourquin, 85, of Manlius, Illinois passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. John's Catholic Church, Walnut, Illinois with Father Thomas Shaw, officiating.  A visitation will be held from 9:00  - 10:30 a.m. prior to the service Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St.John's Catholic Church, Walnut. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. Due to Covid-19 masks and social distancing will be required and the number of people in the building will be restricted.

She was born February 14, 1935 in Princeton the daughter of Dr. Milton Arthur and Louise (Maas) Nix.

Jeanna married Kenneth Bourquin on August 25, 1956 at St. Louis Catholic Church. They shared 64 years together. He survives in Manlius.

Also surviving are four children: Julie Frutiger of Moline, Illinois, Jeanine (Gerard) Kunkel, of Wyanet, Illinois, Judy (Dave) Moore of Princeton, and Mike (Renelle Hicks) Bourquin of Princeton; 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Don Nix, and her half-brother, Milton Nix.

She graduated from Princeton High School with the Class of 1953 and attended the University of Iowa.

She was a member at St. John's Catholic Church in Walnut. Jeanna enjoyed her book club friends and her Friday Princeton luncheon friends. She loved her dog, Boyd. Most of all she cherished her family.

Memorials may be directed to Friends of Strays or St. John's Catholic Church, Walnut.

Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

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Visitation

9-10:30 am Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Address:

St. John’s Catholic Church
204 Main St
Walnut, IL 61376

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Funeral/Service

10:30 Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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St. John’s Catholic Church
204 Main St
Walnut, IL 61376

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Burial

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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Oakland Cemetery
1013 Park Ave West
Princeton, IL 61356

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"To Kenny, Julie, Jeanine, Judy and Mike, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jeanna was a wonderful woman and I remember well her fun loving nature and out going personality. She was always incredibly welcoming to me in the numerous visits I made to your home on Sieble Street, next to the old football ground. I am sure you will miss her a great deal. I send you all my love, prayers and deepest sympathies. (I am sorry not to send a card. We are in a Covid lockdown where I live and am unlikely to get the post office in the near future. )"

Ann Bradley (Sale)

January 6th, 2021

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"Ken and family - So sorry for your loss. Jeanna was always so kind to the Miller kids, and those many years of being your neighbor were special ones, with many fond memories. With my sincere condolences, Ted. "

Ted Miller

December 31st, 2020

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"I'm sorry to hear this and send my best wishes to Ken and his family. She was such a nice,pleasant person. I'm sorry for the hurt you are feeling."

Elin Dumney

December 31st, 2020

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"Condolences on loss Coach."

Duane Blackert

December 30th, 2020

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"I am so sorry for your loss! She was one of the sweetest women I knew. Always a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time."

Dawn Jensen Dabler

December 30th, 2020

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"So sorry for your lost Uncle Kenny - Julie / Jean / Judy and Mike ... she always had that beautiful smile ...Aunt Jeanna may you rest in peace hon .."

Jeff Sapp

December 29th, 2020

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