Funeral services for E. Jean Dunn, 86, Lawrence, will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with the Revs. Dr. Gary W. Teske and Don Conrad officiating. Private family interment will be later in Oak Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Dunn died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, where she had been a resident for several years.
She was born Aug. 20, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Bert and Margaret Getker. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School and later attended Lawrence Business College.
Mrs. Dunn worked at Smith Paper Supply, and also held a Realtor’s license. She had suffered from Multiple Sclerosis since 1961. She enjoyed playing bridge and bingo.
She married Ralph D. Dunn on Sept. 24, 1949, in Lawrence. He preceded her in death on Mar. 31, 2006.
Survivors include two sons, Dana, Lansing, Kan., and Dallas, Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Lynn Dunn, Eugene, Ore.; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Grace Hospice, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Dallas, John and I are so sorry for your loss. Your mother sounds like she was really special. Sorry we didn’t know her. Take our condolences and know we are thinking of you.
Lynne and John
Dana, very saddened to hear of your loss. Only a good and very forgiving Mother could have put up with her teen age boy and his buddies fumbling around the house like we did. Fond memories are worth more than gold. My condolences to you and your family.
Dana, Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family have my deepest sympathy .
John Curry,Delmonte
Jean was a caring person. I knew her as a grandmother who did all she could to help her granddaughters when their lives were in turmoil. She also made us the best ever tin of Christmas cookies every year!! I will remember the good times shared with the family. Condolences to the family. God Bless.
I had a lot of fun talking with Jean once in a while, listening to some tales about her kids. I’m glad I got the chance to get to know her as a person rather than as another face in the hallway. I learned early on not to disturb her while she was playing cards. She was always straight up about what she thought of someone or something. From all I could see Her outlook was open and honest. Jean, I’m gonna miss ya, but I know I’ll be seeing you again. Ed.
Jean Dunn is my great gradmother.I Havent seen her in a long time, i didnt get to say good bye, but shes in a better place. love her very much
Grandma-we love you and will never forget you. You were an amazing woman. You made a impact in anyone’s life you touched.
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Jean dunn is my grandmother. Loved her tons. Enjoyed the special time she was in kewanee. She was abot to c her great grandkids daily.