1927
2013
2250 St Anthony Boulevard NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hitchens, Jean J.
Age 85, of Minneapolis, passed away Jan. 9, 2012.
Survived by husband, Ralph; 5 children: Nowell Frances (Tom Hodnett) of San Diego CA, Michelle "Shelly" Madden (Gerald) of North Branch MN, John (Judy) Hitchens of Dalton GA, Denise Caputa (Jim) of Blaine MN, and Cheryl Early (Brad) of Minneapolis MN; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Ellen Seidel (Lorne); extended family & friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Patricia Kevelin.
The family extends their gratitude to the staff of Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis for their exceptional, loving care.
A celebration of Jean's life will be held at Elsie's, 729 Marshall St NE, Mpls, on Sunday Jan 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. A private family service & interment at Ft. Snelling will also take place.
Memorials may be directed to Catholic Eldercare of Minneapolis.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
January 12, 2013
Joni and Greg Selle
Judy, John and family....Greg and I are saddened your loss. May Gods grace and love fill the void you now feel. You have our prayers.
January 11, 2013
John, Judy and family,
Our thoughts are with you.
Love and prayers,
David & Pam Pennington
January 11, 2013
mick mcconnell
So sorry for your great loss. May the memories sustain you. She will be beside you always.
January 11, 2013
Ed, Lina & Butch Hodnett
Dear Newell,
Our hearts go all out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
January 10, 2013
Steve and Teresa Schumacher
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hitchens family at the loss of your wife, mother and grandma. We didn't get to meet Jean but Cheryl talked about her often and we know how special she was to all. Hold on to the memories.
January 10, 2013
Joe and Kathy Crumley
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 10, 2013
KitKat, Guido, Giggles
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
RWR6
January 10, 2013
Linda Carr
So sorry for your loss, losing a loved one is always difficult. Jim and I will keep your family in our prayers, remember He can ease your pain through prayer.
January 10, 2013
my thoughts and prayers r with u and ur family. gary barrett (zonker)
January 10, 2013
Tim & Bonnie Dickson
Denise, Jim and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
January 10, 2013
April Cook
Please accept my deepest sympathy to Jean's lively extended family. Do know that Jean's inner beauty and goodness live on in each of you.
Sincerely,
April Cook
January 10, 2013
Nancy Caputa
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Your mom was such a fun and beautiful woman. May your memories of her stay with all of you, for the rest of your lives.
January 10, 2013
George Bendt
My condolance to the Hitchen family.
Ralph I know what its like to loss on'es spouse. Eileen has been gone 6 years this month. Her and Jean use to spend a lot of time together when you and I worked together. It gets pretty loney out when you are alone but life goes on for us who are left behind.
January 10, 2013
Barb Determann
My love to you all.
January 10, 2013
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Lots of Love,
Carolyn Smith and Sue Killcreas
January 10, 2013
Tiffany Moore
So sorry for your loss...I know she was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.
January 10, 2013
Dan & Mollie Schierman
May fond memories help heal your broken hearts. The Schiermans
January 10, 2013
kevin hansen
sorry for your loss take care
January 10, 2013
Lori Knight
My thoughts and prayers with you. May your memories give you comfort.
January 10, 2013
Paula Coll
Our deepest sympathy to the family. May the memories to all that kenw you bring comfort as they carry on.
Showing 1 - 20 of 20 results
Funeral services provided by:
Sunset Funeral Home & Sunset Cemetery - Minneapolis2250 St Anthony Boulevard NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more