Jean L. Bernshausen

October 7, 1952 - January 7, 2021

Jean L. Bernshausen, 68, of Manito, passed away at Memorial Regional Hospital, in Hollywood, Florida, on January 7, 2021. She was born October 7, 1952, in Pekin, Illinois, to Ernie and Wilma (Davis) Vogel. She married James David Bernshausen on November 14, 1971. He survives. They are the parents of one son, Joshua David Bernshausen. Jeanie was preceded in death by her son, Joshua, and her parents and grandparents. She is survived by her husband, David, and sisters: Susan (Terry) Stombaugh of Bloomington, Illinois, Judy Vogel and Linda (Dan) Sleaford, of Manito. She is also survived by brothers-in-law, Larry (Sherry) Bernshausen and John (Deb) Bernshausen, of Manito, and Roger Bernshausen of Marquette Heights, IL, and sister-in-law, Susie Evelsizer of Peoria. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Jeanie worked at Pekin Insurance and First State Bank in Pekin. She later worked for Chip Liles Associated Financial Services in Manito. She then worked many years at Mel's Family Inn in Manito, until she retired. Jeanie's greatest enjoyment was her family. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend. She especially treasured time spent with her great-niece, Chelsie Calvert. Jeanie and Dave made many friends over the years at their summer home at Lake of the Ozarks, where many good times were shared, and memories made. Jeanie was an active and devout member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Manito, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, January 15, 2021, with an additional hour of visitation prior to the services, also at the church. Burial will follow the services at Meadowlawn Cemetery in Manito. Rev. Matthew Berndt will officiate. Services will be webcast at www.hurleyfh.com for those who are not able to attend in person. In accordance with current recommendations, masks will be required and social distancing will be practiced during visitation and services. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Maas-Hurley Funeral Home in Manito is in charge of arrangements.