Jean E. Kraft, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison.
At her request, Jean’s body has been donated to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois. There will be no funeral service or visitation. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jean was born October 28, 1929, in Detroit, MI, to William J. and Elizabeth (Daniel) Gartner. She was a graduate of Melvindale High school in Melvindale, MI, and received a Bachelor of Education degree from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI. Jean married John Wilson on August 28, 1953, in Michigan. He died on August 28, 1986. She later married Norman Kraft on June 1, 1987, in Livonia, MI. He died in March of 1992. Jean was a school teacher with the Dearborn School System in Dearborn, MI, for over 30 years. She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison.
Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth (Dennis Gilkey) Knapp of Fort Pierce, FL, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, John Wilson; her second husband, Norman Kraft; two brothers, Dan Gartner and Rev. Allen Gartner.
Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.