Jean Zavoral, 91, formerly of La Salle passed away peacefully with family at her side July 20, 2012, in Mendota Community Hospital following a courageous battle against a series of medical complications.
Per her wishes, Jean will be cremated and her ashes will be buried next to her late husband, Bud. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 22 at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, La Salle.
Hurst Funeral Home, La Salle, is in charge of arrangements.
Jean was born Jan. 13, 1921, in Hannibal, Mo., to Marshall and Frances (Eaton) Maddox.
Survivors are two daughters, Carla (Larry) Molter and Linnea (Jim) Stimpson; grandson, Keith Molter; granddaughter, Krista Gosland; great-grandsons, Kyle and Kevin Gosland; nephews, Larry Maddox, Don Maddox, John Pat Maddox; and extended loving family, Arlette Rasmussen, Ken Rasmussen, Jim Rasmussen, Sue Rasmussen and Karen Allen.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bud; infant son, Phillip; two brothers, Robert and Richard; and one sister, Virginia "Dena."
Jean always had a dancing heart. She loved music. Many people did not know that she started off as a professional dancer. During her dance career, she performed on stage with the likes of Ray Bolger and Carmen Miranda at venues such as the Chicago and State-Lake Theaters, and was one of the original Chez Paree Adorables in Chicago.
When she met Bud, the love of her life, Jean chose to be a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Vibrant and fiercely independent, Jean was "kindness personified." She always thought of others, especially the less fortunate.
Jean had a strong love for nature and all creatures great and small. There was always a twinkle in her eye for nature, its intrinsic beauty and an understanding of its omnipotence. Instilled with the rhythm of life, music and its expression of dance, she moved through life along its melody. She was always tempered with reality, maneuvering life's challenges yet retaining and always returning to the qualities of nature and melody to carry on.
Jean made friends wherever she went — forever friends. She was deeply patriotic. Hearing the "Star-Spangled Banner" never failed to bring a tear to her eye. A remarkable woman who was always there for her family and friends, she will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, Jean asked that you "plant a tree or feed the birds" or make a donation to the animal charity of your choice.
Per her wishes, Jean will be cremated and her ashes will be buried next to her late husband, Bud. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 22 at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, La Salle.
Hurst Funeral Home, La Salle, is in charge of arrangements.
Jean was born Jan. 13, 1921, in Hannibal, Mo., to Marshall and Frances (Eaton) Maddox.
Survivors are two daughters, Carla (Larry) Molter and Linnea (Jim) Stimpson; grandson, Keith Molter; granddaughter, Krista Gosland; great-grandsons, Kyle and Kevin Gosland; nephews, Larry Maddox, Don Maddox, John Pat Maddox; and extended loving family, Arlette Rasmussen, Ken Rasmussen, Jim Rasmussen, Sue Rasmussen and Karen Allen.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bud; infant son, Phillip; two brothers, Robert and Richard; and one sister, Virginia "Dena."
Jean always had a dancing heart. She loved music. Many people did not know that she started off as a professional dancer. During her dance career, she performed on stage with the likes of Ray Bolger and Carmen Miranda at venues such as the Chicago and State-Lake Theaters, and was one of the original Chez Paree Adorables in Chicago.
When she met Bud, the love of her life, Jean chose to be a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Vibrant and fiercely independent, Jean was "kindness personified." She always thought of others, especially the less fortunate.
Jean had a strong love for nature and all creatures great and small. There was always a twinkle in her eye for nature, its intrinsic beauty and an understanding of its omnipotence. Instilled with the rhythm of life, music and its expression of dance, she moved through life along its melody. She was always tempered with reality, maneuvering life's challenges yet retaining and always returning to the qualities of nature and melody to carry on.
Jean made friends wherever she went — forever friends. She was deeply patriotic. Hearing the "Star-Spangled Banner" never failed to bring a tear to her eye. A remarkable woman who was always there for her family and friends, she will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, Jean asked that you "plant a tree or feed the birds" or make a donation to the animal charity of your choice.
Jean Zavoral, 91, formerly of La Salle passed away peacefully with family at her side July 20, 2012, in Mendota Community Hospital following a courageous battle against a series of medical complications.
Per her wishes, Jean will be cremated and her ashes will be buried next to her late husband, Bud. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 22 at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, La Salle.
Hurst Funeral Home, La Salle, is in charge of arrangements.
Jean was born Jan. 13, 1921, in Hannibal, Mo., to Marshall and Frances (Eaton) Maddox.
Survivors are two daughters, Carla (Larry) Molter and Linnea (Jim) Stimpson; grandson, Keith Molter; granddaughter, Krista Gosland; great-grandsons, Kyle and Kevin Gosland; nephews, Larry Maddox, Don Maddox, John Pat Maddox; and extended loving family, Arlette Rasmussen, Ken Rasmussen, Jim Rasmussen, Sue Rasmussen and Karen Allen.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bud; infant son, Phillip; two brothers, Robert and Richard; and one sister, Virginia "Dena."
Jean always had a dancing heart. She loved music. Many people did not know that she started off as a professional dancer. During her dance career, she performed on stage with the likes of Ray Bolger and Carmen Miranda at venues such as the Chicago and State-Lake Theaters, and was one of the original Chez Paree Adorables in Chicago.
When she met Bud, the love of her life, Jean chose to be a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Vibrant and fiercely independent, Jean was "kindness personified." She always thought of others, especially the less fortunate.
Jean had a strong love for nature and all creatures great and small. There was always a twinkle in her eye for nature, its intrinsic beauty and an understanding of its omnipotence. Instilled with the rhythm of life, music and its expression of dance, she moved through life along its melody. She was always tempered with reality, maneuvering life's challenges yet retaining and always returning to the qualities of nature and melody to carry on.
Jean made friends wherever she went — forever friends. She was deeply patriotic. Hearing the "Star-Spangled Banner" never failed to bring a tear to her eye. A remarkable woman who was always there for her family and friends, she will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, Jean asked that you "plant a tree or feed the birds" or make a donation to the animal charity of your choice.
Per her wishes, Jean will be cremated and her ashes will be buried next to her late husband, Bud. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 22 at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, La Salle.
Hurst Funeral Home, La Salle, is in charge of arrangements.
Jean was born Jan. 13, 1921, in Hannibal, Mo., to Marshall and Frances (Eaton) Maddox.
Survivors are two daughters, Carla (Larry) Molter and Linnea (Jim) Stimpson; grandson, Keith Molter; granddaughter, Krista Gosland; great-grandsons, Kyle and Kevin Gosland; nephews, Larry Maddox, Don Maddox, John Pat Maddox; and extended loving family, Arlette Rasmussen, Ken Rasmussen, Jim Rasmussen, Sue Rasmussen and Karen Allen.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bud; infant son, Phillip; two brothers, Robert and Richard; and one sister, Virginia "Dena."
Jean always had a dancing heart. She loved music. Many people did not know that she started off as a professional dancer. During her dance career, she performed on stage with the likes of Ray Bolger and Carmen Miranda at venues such as the Chicago and State-Lake Theaters, and was one of the original Chez Paree Adorables in Chicago.
When she met Bud, the love of her life, Jean chose to be a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Vibrant and fiercely independent, Jean was "kindness personified." She always thought of others, especially the less fortunate.
Jean had a strong love for nature and all creatures great and small. There was always a twinkle in her eye for nature, its intrinsic beauty and an understanding of its omnipotence. Instilled with the rhythm of life, music and its expression of dance, she moved through life along its melody. She was always tempered with reality, maneuvering life's challenges yet retaining and always returning to the qualities of nature and melody to carry on.
Jean made friends wherever she went — forever friends. She was deeply patriotic. Hearing the "Star-Spangled Banner" never failed to bring a tear to her eye. A remarkable woman who was always there for her family and friends, she will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, Jean asked that you "plant a tree or feed the birds" or make a donation to the animal charity of your choice.
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