Jean S. Davis

1933 - 2017

Jean S. Davis obituary, 1933-2017

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Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Jean Davis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2017.

Jean S. Davis, née Spikings, born March 27th, 1933, of Arlington Heights, IL. Beloved wife of James M. Davis, Sr. for almost 62 years. Loving mother of James (Rocio) Davis, Jr., Mark Davis & Gregory (Marina) Davis; dear grandmother of Jeremy, Rebecca, Alyson, Adam, Jennifer & Anna Davis; dear sister of Nancy (Jack) Dee. Born in Oak Park, IL, Jean was the beloved daughter of Stewart and Evelyn Spikings of Park Ridge, IL, where she spent the majority of her childhood. After graduating from Maine Township High School, she graduated from Ripon College (WI) and Northwestern University in Education, and received her Masters in Music from Northeastern IL University. Jean taught music and elementary school in A.H. District 25 for over 30 years. She was a long-term member of First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights, and most recently, Trinity United Methodist Church. She was very active in the community, being a proud member of the P.E.O. Organization among other things. Jean unexpectedly passed June, 11, 2017, & will be missed by so many. Visitation Sunday, June 18, 2017, 3 PM to 8 PM at Lauterburg-Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights, IL 60004 and Monday, June 19, 2017, 10 AM to time of service 11 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W Golf Rd., Mount Prospect, IL 60056. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to the P.E.O., 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50312. Information at (847)253-5423 or www.LauterburgOehler.com.

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June 15, 2017

Linda Block

Jeannie was the living embodiment of the Fruit of the Spirit...Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control.
She was a devoted wife and mother, a loving grandmotherand dear friend to so many! it was my privilege to love her and call her my friend.

June 15, 2017

Roger/Pat Lindskoog

We will not be able to celebrate Jeans life. We are in D.C. but the Davis family is in our hearts.

June 14, 2017

Charlotte Willour

Jean was a pleasure to know. Today I imagine Jean in a field of sunflowers, peace surrounding her. She was a talented, cheerful and thoughtful colleague. Students in her classes were fortunate.

June 13, 2017

Dear Friend since grade school. always having a positive attitude. So sorry to hear of her passing -- she will certainly be missed. I am in Arizona so will not be able to attend the wake or funeral but will be remembering all the special times we had together. We spent one whole summer in Delavan Wisconsin by my grandfathers house and it was very special to me. Jackie McLain (Peoria, Az.

June 13, 2017

Barbara Bisbee

We are shocked and distraught over Jean's passing. She was always happy and upbeat about life and she had a wonderful laugh. We will miss her so very much. What a great lady, so lucky to have had her in our lives. Our deepest sympathies to her entire family. Love, Matt & Barb Bisbee & Family

June 13, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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Memorial Events
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Jun

18

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Jun

19

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church,

605 W. Golf Rd, Mount Prospect, IL

Jun

19

Service

Memory Gardens Cemetery.

IL

Jun

19

Service

11:00 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church

605 W. Golf Rd, Mount Prospect,, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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