Mary Jean Wendell Obituary (1927

Mary Jean Wendell passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 95 on December 6th, 2022. She was born on March 16th, 1927, in DeWitt County, Illinois. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ralph and Helen Feicke, her husband of 60 years, Clinton Wendell, and her son, Steven Wendell. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Richard) Muhlhauser, and daughter-in-law, Cindy Wendell, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mary was raised on the Feicke farm in DeWitt County, walked to grade school in the country, and loved taking dance lessons. She will always be known as Mary Jean with a wonderful smile. She loved to garden, cook, play Bridge and work on the family farm. She was known as one of the hardest working women one would ever meet. She loved her family and friends and was always there when needed to help. She brought so much joy, happiness, and strength to those whose lives crossed her path. The family is grateful for the years we shared with her, and those memories will be treasured forever! We find peace that she is with Jesus, living her eternal life in Heaven and once again dancing with all her loved ones that have gone before her. Her final resting spot will be next to her husband. Graveside services are open to all that knew and loved her on Friday, December 16th at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Le Roy Illinois.