1948
Jeanne
2014
Jeanne Conneran
November 20, 1948 — February 21, 2014
Jeanne Marie Conneran, 65, of Crookston, MN, died Friday, February 21, 2014, at the RiverView Hospital in Crookston surrounded by her family. Jeanne had been diagnosed with MS in 1981, and her positive attitude toward life was a source of constant inspiration to her family and friends.
Jeanne was born in Crookston on November 20, 1948, the daughter of Lester and Claire (Dubuque) Conneran. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Fisher, and grew up on the family farm near Fisher. She received her early education at the Fisher Elementary School, and then attended St. Joseph's Academy in Crookston graduating with the Class of 1966. After high school Jeanne began working for Salem Motors as the secretary-bookkeeper. Her beloved son, Chad, was born in 1971. Because of declining health Jeanne retired from Salem's in the early 1980's. She moved to East Grand Forks in 1989 and lived at Sunrise Terrace. In December of 1998 Jeanne returned to Crookston and moved into the Villa St. Vincent. Over the years she formed many wonderful friendships among the staff and her fellow residents. Jeanne's passions in life were reserved for Elvis, the Vikings, and anybody who beat the Packers! She enjoyed crocheting, and that talent led to the creation of over 50 colorful afghans. Jeanne will long be remembered for her love of life, the joy she got from teasing others and being teased in return, and the big smiles of sheer happiness during visits with family and friends. May God richly bless the memory of Jeanne Marie Conneran. Surviving family members include her son, Chad Conneran of Thief River Falls, MN; her mother, Claire Conneran of Crookston, MN; three sisters, Mary Jo (Lanny) Anderson of Vadnais Heights, MN, Kathy (Robert) Altringer and Sue (Gary) Menard of Crookston; sister-in-law, Linda Conneran of Grand Forks, ND; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Jeanne was preceded in death by her father, Lester; sister, Paulette Hartlich and her husband, Richard; brother, John Conneran; and special niece and nephew, Tracy Lynn Altringer and Bill Hartlich. A memorial service celebrating Jeanne's life will be held in the Chapel of the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston at 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 with The Rev. Vincent Miller, presiding. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Crookston, in the spring. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Service
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Jeanne was born in Crookston on November 20, 1948, the daughter of Lester and Claire (Dubuque) Conneran. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Fisher, and grew up on the family farm near Fisher. She received her early education at the Fisher Elementary School, and then attended St. Joseph's Academy in Crookston graduating with the Class of 1966. After high school Jeanne began working for Salem Motors as the secretary-bookkeeper. Her beloved son, Chad, was born in 1971. Because of declining health Jeanne retired from Salem's in the early 1980's. She moved to East Grand Forks in 1989 and lived at Sunrise Terrace. In December of 1998 Jeanne returned to Crookston and moved into the Villa St. Vincent. Over the years she formed many wonderful friendships among the staff and her fellow residents. Jeanne's passions in life were reserved for Elvis, the Vikings, and anybody who beat the Packers! She enjoyed crocheting, and that talent led to the creation of over 50 colorful afghans. Jeanne will long be remembered for her love of life, the joy she got from teasing others and being teased in return, and the big smiles of sheer happiness during visits with family and friends. May God richly bless the memory of Jeanne Marie Conneran. Surviving family members include her son, Chad Conneran of Thief River Falls, MN; her mother, Claire Conneran of Crookston, MN; three sisters, Mary Jo (Lanny) Anderson of Vadnais Heights, MN, Kathy (Robert) Altringer and Sue (Gary) Menard of Crookston; sister-in-law, Linda Conneran of Grand Forks, ND; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Jeanne was preceded in death by her father, Lester; sister, Paulette Hartlich and her husband, Richard; brother, John Conneran; and special niece and nephew, Tracy Lynn Altringer and Bill Hartlich. A memorial service celebrating Jeanne's life will be held in the Chapel of the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston at 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 with The Rev. Vincent Miller, presiding. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Crookston, in the spring. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Previous Events
VisitationWednesday, February 26, 2014
9:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
Viulla St. Vincent Chapel
516 Walsh Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
10:30 AM
Villa St. Vincent Chapel
516 Walsh Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Visitation will be for hour prior to the service.
Cemetery Details
Location
Calvary Cemetery
Memorial Drive
Crookston, MN 56716
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