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Jean Stookey Obituary
Jan 14, 1937 - Sep 28, 2023
Sandusky
Jean M. Stookey, 86, residing in Sandusky, passed away Thursday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center.
Jean was born Jan. 14, 1937, in Norwalk, to Joseph and Marguerite (Schostek) Boehmer.
Jean graduated St. Mary's High School in 1955. She retired from Deco products in 2000 after 10 years of service. Following retirement, she volunteered at Care & Share. Jean was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Sandusky Eagles #444 where she and her husband, Jim, were officers of the Eagles atom league for 40 years. She enjoyed playing cards, puzzles, reading, Cleveland sports, country music, traveling to Branson, Missouri, and spending time with her family and friends.
Jean is survived by her son, John (Carla) Stookey of Sandusky; daughters, Janet Saylor of Sandusky and Julie (Chris) Baker of Sandusky; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Boehmer of Dayton, Thomas (Ruth Ann) Boehmer of Florida, and William (Luann) Boehmer of Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James R. Stookey in 2004; son, James J. Stookey in 2003; and daughter-in-law, Pamela Stookey-Simons in 2023.
Visitation for friends will be 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, until time of Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m. at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Monte Hoyles will preside. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Those wishing to contribute to Jean's memory may do so to Care & Share.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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