L. Jean Rule

February 22, 2020

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L. Jean Rule, 95, a former rural Michigantown resident, passed away February 22, 2020 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, Ind. She was born April 14, 1924 in Clinton County, Ind. to Ernest O. & Helen Blanch (Wilson) Sheets. She married Russell V. Rule on January 24, 1942 in Kirklin and he preceded her in death on May 13, 2010. Mrs. Rule was a 1942 graduate of Michigantown High School and a 1962 graduate of Rudae’s Beauty School in Lafayette.  She had worked for Ushco Manufacturing in Frankfort and Phillip Morris Company in Richmond, VA. As a war bride, Jean followed Russ through various Army training camps while his unit was preparing to go to Europe. Jean was owner of Cozee Curl Beauty Shop in Michigantown for 25 years.  She was a member of the Michigantown United Methodist Church, a 75-year member of Beard O.E.S. where she was past Worthy Matron.  She loved cooking, making angel food cakes and butterscotch pies.  She also enjoyed family fishing trips in Canada, traveling and helping others.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort, Ind. Funeral Celebration will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2020 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Whiteman Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Michigantown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 237, Michigantown, IN 46057 or the Old Michigantown School Renovation Fund c/o Pat Newton, 630 N State Road 29, Michigantown, IN 46057.

Survived by:

2 Daughters: Patricia Ann Mundell of Marion, NC, Janet K. (Roger) Cline of rural Forest, 1 Son: Michael L. (Cathy) Rule of rural Michigantown, 7 Grandchildren: Brice Mundell, Kandee (Brian) Bradley, Joanna (Gary) Kingery, Dwain (Kimberly) Rule, Karen (Bryan) Wright, Aaron (Holly) Cline, Alison (Michael) Williams, 17 Great Grandchildren: Cole, Leah & Marie Kingery, Caden, Rylan & Claire Rule, Austin, Evan & Sarah Wright, Keller, Kooper & Baylen Bradley, Kinzie, Lexi & Ainsley Cline and Kim & Lilly Williams.

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She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, and brother, Robert O. Sheets.

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  1. Jane Sheets February 24, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    My sincere sympathies for all the Rule Family. I had hope to come to Indiana and share my special memories with the family. I will be with you in my thoughts and prayers. I have great memories of family gatherings with you. What great tables of food we shared. Christmas and Easter were the best. The Easter Egg hunts in Pop and Bickle’s yard were so memorable. I would dive bomb anyone to get one of those Easter Eggs. Aunt Jean was always kind and thoughtful to me. When I visited her…she always had interesting conversations to contribute. We will miss her.

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  2. Ashley February 24, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady! I really enjoyed being around her when I worked at a Wesley Manor.

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  3. Jeff Cox February 25, 2020 at 6:23 am

    So sorry for your loss. Jeff and Kathy Cox

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  4. Debbie Voorhis February 25, 2020 at 8:37 am

    Jean was a wonderful lady. I remember her well. She always took care of her family. Please give my condolences to the family. May she Rest In Peace.

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  5. Beth Deboy February 25, 2020 at 9:13 am

    To Jean’s family, I was so sorry to hear of her death. I did her hair for several years at Garney’s. She was a friend and like another Mom to me. She was beautiful inside and out. I’m in Florida or I’d be there today. I feel like I know you all even though we’ve not met, she spoke of you all with such love. You were blessed to have had her so long. Prayers and Blessings to you all, Beth Deboy

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  6. Richard and Marilyn Clouse February 25, 2020 at 11:56 am

    Our thoughts and prayers to all of you! Jean was a great lady. She loved her family very much. We have fond memories of Jean through the years. May God give you all strength thru this time. Your memories are as close as your heart!

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  7. Tim & Jeanine Garrison February 25, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    So sorry for your loss. It’s especially hard to lose your mother. Wishing you comfort.

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  8. Ann Konopa February 25, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    Jean was one of my very most favorite residents when I worked in the dietary at Wesley Manor. I can still see her sitting at Table 16.Too bad that table wasn’t bigger. She always welcomed many newcomers and residents in general to sit with her. They were always happy to squeeze in beside her. A very welcoming, kind hearted, fun loving sweetie..Always upbeat and boy did she love to dress up at Halloween. She was so proud of her Russ and his service to our country. I remember the beautiful frame of all his medals that she had made. Russ was also was such a nice guy and young at heart. They were both so fond of their family.My deepest sympathies to all. I believe God welcomed a beautiful angel.

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