I’m so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. I grew up in her home town and we all loved the McKernan family. Jean was 2 years younger than I, but I’ve always remembered her great smile! Just like her Dad’s. He put a toy on lay away for me when I was about 8 and I made weekly payments of like 50 cents, until I had paid it off. I really think he got a kick out of seeing me come in and doing my business with only him. Always smiling. Guess that’s where she got it from.

Jean was a classmate of mine; we graduated from Marcus High in 1971.  What I remember most about her is that whenever she appeared the moment became more light hearted and fun!  She was always laughing and bringing joy to those around her. It sounds as if she was that upbeat person that everyone wants to have around once she left Marcus, too. My condolences to her family. 
Kathy Bird Belby, Class of 1971, Belvidere, NJ

I am so sorry to learn of Jean's passing.  I am so glad I ran into her and Joel in Marcus when they visited.  She was always a sweet person, and it's heartwarming to read about her family and how she touched so many lives.  My sympathy to your family.  Patty, Class of 1970, Marcus IA

Jean has been in my thoughts and prayers constantly since Cindy posted that she was ill last week.  My thoughts go always to the crazy (and hilarious to us) girls we were together.  The first time we met she was sitting on the storm door at their old house with her dog pulled up to her face by the scruff, nose to nose, and singing DUM NGEE I LEEM ER GIN at the top of her lungs.  And off we went from there to become Reenie Krin & Reenruh Hans.  Through grade school fun to junior high laments to high school proms, we were inseperable.  Loved that girl, wish I had been able to know the woman better.  My heartfelt condolences to her entire family.  It's hard to lose someone so wonderful, but our great memories live on and on.

condolence to  sara  and the rest of the family sorry for your lost but she’s in heaven now watching over she was a very good person with a huge heart was a pleasure meeting her

Dear Trinity and Family,

My most heartfelt condolences...

Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days.  

She is now a beautiful angel in heaven and will be watching over you. 

Much love, Stephanie Sullivan

What a lucky family to have had such a kind and beautiful spirit to call "Mom", "Gramdma", "Sister", "Auntie". 
My most heartfelt prayers while you cope with such a huge loss.   I pray that as the years pass, and as she watches over you, she will see each of you become the person she dreamed you to be.

Much love to you all.

Tami

“ She will miss you all, but she is happily reunited with the love of her life. 

You will be reunited one day. For now, rejoice in her freedom from the pain and limitations of this world. ”

To Trinity and family: We've never met, but spoke on the phone and you were the angel of St Maarten, helping many after Hurricane Irma. We're sure your Mom was a fantastic person having a beautiful daughter like you. Our condolences and best wishes to you and yours. Mark & Karen Wheelan

Dear Houston family, my sincere condolences for your loss. Jean was so beautiful, and so kind. She always had a smile, and I know she loved her family more than anything. I wish you peace in your memories of her.
Love Suzy Hancock Roberts

We are truly sorry for your loss.  May the happy memories help you through these difficult times

So very sorry to hear this.  I saw Jean about 6 or so years ago back in our hometown of Marcus.  I probably had not seen her since about 1972 and she was still the nicest person I remembered as a child growing up.  Our hometown was small and everyone knew everyone.  It was the baby boom years and there were tons of kids within blocks of each other.  Such good memories of the McKernan family growing up.  So many of their kids were either in my siblings class or next to it.  I miss those days.  God bless you all and I am praying for you guys.

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved  Jean Houston May the many fond memories shared with her bring comfort. God's Word assure us of the resurrection hope Jesus spoke of in the Bible at JOHN 5:28, 29 be a source of comfort during this time of grief and pain

OBITUARY

Jean Raydell Houston

January 24, 1953 – November 13, 2018

Miller Jones Mortuary and Crematory

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