Jeanie Raynell Ahrendt's Obituary
Jeanie Raynell Ahrendt, 74, of Hammond, Il, passed away at 10:08 A.M. on Wednesday (04-24-2024) in her home.
Jeanie was born on November 21, 1949, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Earl Ray Jones and Patricia Lou (Sallee) Jones. She married Dan Lee Ahrendt on September 5, 1970, in Mt. Zion, Il.
Jeanie worked at St. Mary's Hospital for 31 years and was a Unit Health Coordinator at the hospital. She also loved knitting, crocheting, reading, and doing puzzles.
She is survived by her husband Dan of almost 54 years of marriage; son: Matthew Lee Ahrendt and wife Reachel of Hammond, IL; daughter: Susan Danielle Hurley and husband Joseph of Conroe, TX; 11 grandchildren; 2 brothers: Michael Ray Jones of Mt. Zion, IL, and Russell Dean Jones and wife Michele of Cleveland, TN; and two sisters: Nancy Lea Hayes of Henrietta, OK, Julie Anne Knox of Morris, OK.
Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 daughters: Melissa Anne Ambler and Mindy Jo Ahrendt.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Homes at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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