Jean M. Sinnen
September 15, 1931 -
November 28, 2014
Jean M. Sinnen, age 83 of Somers, died suddenly on Friday, November 28, 2014 at United Hospital System – St. Catherine’s Hospital.
Born in Kenosha on September 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Pagel) Scherer. She attended Kenosha schools and was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.
On Valentine’s Day in 1953 at St. George Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Gerald J. “Jerry-Hawkeye” Sinnen.
Jean was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church where she faithfully and actively served in many capacities. Jean was a member of the St. Peter human concern committee, ten year co-chairman of the church festival, and was a rectory housekeeper.
Jean selflessly volunteered her time working with the Lord of Life Inns Program, the Shalom Center Soup Kitchen and St. Vincent DePaul.
Always young at heart, she loved all things Betty Boop . She worked part time at Oliver’s Bakery and enjoyed the time she spent working at Chuck E. Cheese where her 70th birthday was celebrated.
Jean enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bowling and going out for lunch with her friends.
Jean’s life will always be remembered by her husband, Jerry “Hawkeye” Sinnen; her seven children, Wayne (Cindy) Sinnen of Kenosha, Duane (Luann) Sinnen of Kenosha, Diane (Kurt) Schmeiser of Somers, Edward (Terry) Sinnen of Kenosha, Susie (Dean) Kelly of Darien, Donald Sinnen of Racine and Patricia (Greg) Deuel of Racine; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; her sister, Crystal (Henry) Sublisky of Kenosha and her sister-in-law, Helen Scherer of Adams Friendship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Arwed “Ozzie” Scherer; and a sister, Daun Fletcher.
Service Info
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2224 30th Avenue. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
Posted by:
Karen & John MckenzieOur Deepest Sympathies to Jerry & Family on your loss. She was a good friend, and will be missed dearly.
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sue stevensonmy family are all remembering the times we had with you at St Peters - Sunday morning Coffee Klutch - teasing you about being "Mean Jean Fighting Machine"-(my kids remembering teasing you with that title) - being there in so many capacities - shopping for the needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas gift buying and wrapping - - if there was a need - you could always be counted on! in the 27 years that I was at St Peter's ~ You were One of my Pillars of the Parish! YOU will be missed by so many ! we have the Sinnen family in our thoughts and prayers !
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DaWayne BarberSo sorry to hear of Jean's passing Jerry. I remember all the good times we had when we all got together. Shirley DeNio called me to tell me tonight. We are living in Tennessee now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and pray God will grant you strength and peace at this time.
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Len LaheySo sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Lynne HudsonMy deepest heartfelt sympathy to all the family in your recent loss..Jean was a wonderful, caring fun person. Bowled with her league for many years,,Im so sorry for your loss Jerry...my thoughts are with all the family..(.missed her at the polls) so glad to have met her...
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Wade SinnenJean will be missed by all, I have great memories of her and family at Sinnen reunions, at the old farm, and her visit to California. Her peaceful demeanor will be missed, may she rest in peace with the lord. Wade
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Cindy MontgomeryJerry and family, My deepest sympathy, Jean will be missed by all, she was loved and loved many. In our family as well Mama Jean and Papa Jerry were also a constant and staunch couple that were always there for all of us. We will all miss her incredibly, God bless your family. Love you all, Cindy Kuhn (Montgomery)
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Louie RicchioI miss you so much Abeda. You were and always will be a wonderful woman. I know I didn't know you forever like the rest of the family did but it sure feels like it did. I love you and thank you for all you have ever done for me and our family. You will be and are sadly missed. Words alone can't describe how wonderful, caring, loving and enjoyable lady you are and enjoyed spending time with. RIP
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Annie WrightMy deepest sympathy to all of Mom Sinnen's family. I will miss her terribly. Praying for Dad Sinnen and all of her children& grandchildren, that God will grant you peace. Rest In Peace Mom.
