Jean M. Breed, 93 of Tucson, AZ. Mother, grandmother,great- grandmother, great-great grandmother and special friend to many passed away peacefully at her home May 4, 2016. Jean was born September 27, 1922 in Stephenson County, IL, daughter of Herman and Ruby (Wilcox) Pohl. Married Carson F. Breed in Dubuque, IA October 18th 1939. Jean and Carson farmed in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties, while working at the Ordinance Depot during the Korean War. Jean also was employed at Atwood Manufacturing, and later owned operated the Brewedge Motel in Warren, Il.
Surviving are daughter Judith Haenert (Herman) of Tucson, AZ; daughter-in-law Lucy Breed, wife of son Gary Breed (deceased) of Rockford, IL; four grandchildren Hans Haenert (Dawn) of Tucson, AZ, Kathleen Rogowski (Tim) of Belvidere, IL, Heidi Dinter (David) of Gurnee, IL, and Carson Breed (Heather) of Rockton, IL. Ten great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Zachary, Heather, Dillon, Benjamin, Alissa, Erinn, Kylee, Abrianna and Peyton. Two step great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicholas.Four great-great grandchildren,Chandler, Makenna,Carter and Ronin.Brother Clyde Pohl (Janice) and sister Melva Law, both of Stockton, IL, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Jean in death were her parents, husband Carson, son Gary and brothers Melvin, Joe and John.
Friends may call at 10:00 AM on Friday May 13, 2016 at Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL with service to follow at 11:00 AM. Jean will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7570 N. Thornydale Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.