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As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home:
Bayside, Wisconsin: Jean Elizabeth Wealton (nee Thomson), formerly of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2020. A longtime Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin resident, she was 96.
Born in Hammond, Indiana, Jean enjoyed playing tennis and bridge, and she cherished the friendships she built through those activities. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who did all she could for her family.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband Edward, son John, and brothers Jack and Paul.
She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her children, Mike (Peggy), Randie (Mike) Parks, Kate (Dan Kile), and Mary (John) Chandler; grandchildren Colleen (Mike Mailander), Dan (Holly), Tim (Olivia), Joe (Lindsey) Parks, Matt (Elyse) Parks, Ellen Kile, Jack and Jennifer Chandler; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters Barbara (Joe) Gemignani and Mary Wollney; and many relatives and friends.
Interment will take place privately at Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock. Reverend Father William Ssozi of the Church of the Resurrection will officiate.
Given our present situation, no gathering will be held. The family asks that you join them in happily recalling the countless ways in which Jean filled our lives with constant support, understanding,wisdom, and, most of all, love. Our world is a better place for Jean’s having been in it.
Jean’s family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the many staff members at the Elizabeth Residence for their dedicated care and many kindnesses.
The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is in charge of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.
