Jean C. Stonehill, 78, of Frankfort, died Oct. 16, 2015, at home. She was born June 1, 1937, in Milwaukee to Gilbert and Erna (Weber) Herzer, and they preceded her in death. She married Lloyd H. Stonehill on Dec. 30, 1961, in Arlington Heights, Ill., and he survives. Jean attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in West Bend, Wisc., until the seventh grade and then graduated from high school in Milwaukee, Wisc. She also attended the University of Wisconsin. She had previously worked for her father as manager of Ben Franklin, where she was known to have an incredible memory for inventory control. She was known for her decorating skills, which she enjoyed and shared with her family throughout her life. She was a member of Tri Kappa sorority, attended the First Christian Church in Frankfort, was an avid bridge player and enjoyed musicals. Jean was a loving and beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be held at the Goodwin Funeral Home from 12 noon- 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, with services following immediately afterward at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery. Share memories and condolences for the Stonehill family on this site. Flowers for the Stonehill family may also be ordered from this site.
Survived by:
Husband-Lloyd H. Stonehill of Frankfort, Sons-Mark A. Stonehill MD (wife-Angela) of Marietta, OH, William H. Stonehill MD (wife-Karen) of Granger, IN, John W. Stonehill (wife-Donna) of Frankfort, IN, Robert N.Stonehill of Portland, OR, Foreign Exchange Student- Johanna Spalink of Hanover, Germany. Brother- Raymond Herzer (wife-Nina) of Rockton, IL. Three Sisters- Irene Mentzger of Germantown, WI, Marge Olsen of Loveland, CO, Deb Teuschor (husband-Steve) of Chicago, IL. Five Grandchildren- Elizabeth, Cort, Nick, Hannah and Lauren Stonehill
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Jean was one of the nicest people I have ever had the privilege to know. I feel very lucky to have had her in my life. She was the most loving, caring and kind person! I loved her!! She made my life better!
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We are so sorry for your loss. Jean was like sunshine when she came to church…..her smile was so beautiful as she was. Your family will be in our prayers. We are in Florida for the winter, but plan to come home for Christmas.
Charlie and Sue
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Facebook Twitter GoogleLloyd and family, Sandy and I are sorry for your loss. We will be on the way south on Wednesday and will not be able to attend services. I remember clearly the 1961 Friday ritual of fueling Lloyd’s 58 Chevy Impala with propane, and checking the oil for his many trips to see Jean on the weekends. Then we finally were able to meet her just before the wedding when she came to the Frankfort Bottle Gas Christmas dinner that first year. I wish God’s comfort for you in this time of grieving.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleVery sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Stonehill. My thoughts are with the family.
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We were so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing… She had such a wonderful smile and was fun to be around. We are in Florida, so we will miss the calling and the service, but know that we are thinking of you all.
Martin and Carol Ann
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Jean was one-in-a-million and I know she will be very missed not only by you and the family, but by the community. She truly had a heart of gold and I have only fond memories of her. May your happy memories help to ease your grief in the months to come.
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