Venita “Jean” I. Hoffmann, nee Harris, 89, of St. Paul, MO, born Wednesday, June 28, 1933, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at McClay Senior Living in St. Peters, MO.
“Jean loved the Lord and attended First Baptist Church In Fairview Hgts, IL. She was a loyal friend and loved being surrounded by her family. Her favorite pastime was playing Canasta and she played to win. In fact, she loved playing all kinds of games. She also loved gardening and truly had a green thumb. Plants thrived under her care. One of the ways she showered her love on her family and friends was through her love of crocheting. If she knew you, eventually you would be the proud recipient of one of her handmade hats, scarves or blankets. Jean made friends easily and left a positive impression wherever she went.”
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband, Arthur L. Hoffmann
- Parents, Henry and Mable, nee Yawberry, Harris
- Brothers:
- LLoyd Harris
- Floyd Harris
- Gilder Harris
- Sisters:
- Martha Hodge
- Edith Anderson
Surviving are her:
- Children:
- Linda (Phillip) Davis of Waterloo, IL
- Steve Rainbolt (Robert Muckenfuss) of Abingdon, MD
- Carol (Tom) Cichon of St. Paul, MO
- Keith (Chris) Howard of Belleville, IL
- Felicia Hearn of Belleville, IL
- Brother, Don (Peggy) Harris of Jefferson City, MO
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Fairview Heights Building Fund.
Visitation: Visitation from 3:00 – 7:00 pm, Sunday, November 20, 2022 and on Monday, November 21, 2022 from 9:30 -10:00 am at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, November 21, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Keith Howard officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
4 Comments To "Venita “Jean” I. Hoffmann"
#1 Comment By Lynn Schwoebel On November 17, 2022 @ 6:54 am
Dear Carol and Family,
I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It doesn’t matter our age or theirs, we are never ready to lose our parents. I am praying that you will feel God‘s loving arms wrapped around you, holding you close and filling you with His peace in the days and weeks ahead. Remember, this isn’t goodbye, but only until we meet again.
#2 Comment By Carol Cichon On November 17, 2022 @ 5:43 pm
So true Lynn. We are so thankful that Mom is no longer in pain. She had a really rough year but now she is in the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ and we will see her again one day.
#3 Comment By Tina Ellsworth On November 18, 2022 @ 10:34 pm
Sorry to hear about your mother , my Aunt, she was a beautiful person inside and out, I always loved our visits to her house and stay the weekend, I won’t be able to make it , but know I Love you Aunt Jean and will see you one day in heaven , love to the family and 🙏
#4 Comment By Carol Cichon On November 23, 2022 @ 5:27 pm
Thank you Tina. She loved your visits too!