Jeanne G. (Jackson) Blane (nee Gray), age 94, of Crown Point, IN passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1928. Jeanne was a loving daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She dedicated her life to connecting with and caring for others and will be missed by many.Continue Reading
Tribute Video
Jeanne G. (Jackson) Blane (nee Gray), age 94, of Crown Point, IN passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1928. Jeanne was a loving daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She dedicated her life to connecting with and caring for others and will be missed by many.
Jeanne is survived by her children: Joanne Jackson Casteel, Richard (Margaret) Jackson, Linda Jackson; grandchildren: David (Morgan) Casteel, Jack (Gail) Casteel, Tom Casteel, Silas Jackson, Katie (Chris Baldwin) Jackson-Meara, Nolan Jackson-Meara; great-grandchildren: Sadie (Baylee) Carpenter, Madison Casteel, David G. Casteel, Alivia Spry, Natalie Spry, Olivia G. Baldwin, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her Blane children: Karen Blane, Barry (Cindy) Blane, Mark (Chris) Blane; grandchildren: Barry (Glorimar) Kulinski, Julie (Jon) Lowis, Erin (Matt) Drufke, Marty (Jenna) Blane, Randy (Sarah) Blane, Amy (Shaun) Sahlhoff, Emily (Eric) Cline, Travis (Eliza) Blane, Mark Blane, Carly Blane, Cecilia Souronis; great-grandchildren: Melissa Kulinski, Eduardo Sullivan, Mia Sullivan, Grant Lowis, Aubrey Lowis, Jaxon Lowis, Henry Drufke, Conrad Drufke, Addie Blane, Lucas Blane, Alivia Blane, Lucy Blane, Ryan Blane, Makenzie Blane, Benjamin Sahlhoff, Jude Blane, Sloane Blane.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents: John G. and Evelyn C. Gray; sister/cousin, Dorothea (Mac) Coover; husbands: Dick D. Jackson and Raymond T. Blane; son, John E. Jackson; sister-in-laws: Bonnie (Al) Leas and Sandra (W.K.) Smoot.
Special thanks to her loving neighbors, friends and caregivers who brought her so much love, joy and comfort.
Friends may visit with Jeanne’s family on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Jeanne’s name to the VNA Hospice of Valparaiso, IN or to the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled – Library of Congress. https://vnanwi.org/give.php or https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/donate/
Visit Jeanne’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.
Alex V & Sue L
left a message on March 30, 2023:
Judi & Bob Baldwin
left a message on March 28, 2023:
Sherron Pampalone
left a message on March 28, 2023:
Sherron Pampalone
left a message on March 28, 2023:
Eileen Nikrin
left a message on March 27, 2023:
Manira Weathers
left a message on March 27, 2023:
Scotty
left a message on March 27, 2023:
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Alex V & Sue L
left a message on March 30, 2023:
Judi & Bob Baldwin
left a message on March 28, 2023:
Sherron Pampalone
left a message on March 28, 2023:
Sherron Pampalone
left a message on March 28, 2023:
Eileen Nikrin
left a message on March 27, 2023:
Manira Weathers
left a message on March 27, 2023:
Scotty
left a message on March 27, 2023:
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Thank you for leaving a condolence..
Your comment has been submitted for moderation.