Doris "Jean" Hutchens, 86, of Thorntown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at her residence, with her family by her side. She was born March 22, 1929, in Bridgeton, a daughter of Harvey and Mary (Bolen) Adams.
Raised in Bridgeton, Jean was a graduate of Bridgeton High School.
On May 17, 1947, she was married to O. Jack Hutchens in Parke County. The couple moved to Thorntown in 1953. Jack and Jean always reflected Christ's love for others. They went on numerous work trips to areas hit by disaster, and helped rebuild or clean up homes. These mission trips exemplified the couples' passion. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1997. He passed away Dec. 4, 2002.
Jean had worked for Allen's Regal Grocery Store and Home National Bank, where she began as a teller and retired a bookkeeper.
She was an avid jigsaw puzzler, reader, and loved watching sports, especially the Pacers and the Colts. She faithfully followed her grandchildren through their high school sports and activities. Living for Jesus was first and foremost in Jean's life. The love and devotion she had for her family was shared with everyone, even through her illness. She was a fighter and a brave lady.
She was a member of One Way Christian Church , PEO Sisterhood, and was Chapter A TERA (Thorntown Emergency Relief Association) treasurer.
Survivors include three children, Linda Kay Tribbett of Lafayette, Vicki (John) Randel and Jack (Lori) Hutchens, all of Thorntown; six grandchildren, Missy (Tim) Freels of Lafayette, Chris Harth of Topeka, Kan., Joni (Rich) Edwards, Laci Ledbetter and Lauren (Andre) Riley, all of Fishers, and Evan Hutchens of Montreal, Canada; nine great-grandchildren, Riley Harth, Brittany (Colin) Poore, Lindsey Freels, Michael Freels, Jack Edwards, Jordan Edwards, Lennon Ledbetter, Tatum Ledbetter and Grady Ledbetter; two great-great-grandchildren, Quinn Poore and Remy Freels; sister, Wilma Millemon of Greencastle; and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Myers and Hunt Mortuary, 116 W. Plum St., Thorntown. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary in Thorntown, with Pastor Tom Evans officiating.
Interment will follow at Sugar Plain Cemetery in Thorntown.
Memorials may be made in Jean's honor to the Boone County Cancer Society, 117 W. Elm St., Lebanon, IN 46052.
Online condolences may be made at www.myersmortuary.com.
Raised in Bridgeton, Jean was a graduate of Bridgeton High School.
On May 17, 1947, she was married to O. Jack Hutchens in Parke County. The couple moved to Thorntown in 1953. Jack and Jean always reflected Christ's love for others. They went on numerous work trips to areas hit by disaster, and helped rebuild or clean up homes. These mission trips exemplified the couples' passion. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1997. He passed away Dec. 4, 2002.
Jean had worked for Allen's Regal Grocery Store and Home National Bank, where she began as a teller and retired a bookkeeper.
She was an avid jigsaw puzzler, reader, and loved watching sports, especially the Pacers and the Colts. She faithfully followed her grandchildren through their high school sports and activities. Living for Jesus was first and foremost in Jean's life. The love and devotion she had for her family was shared with everyone, even through her illness. She was a fighter and a brave lady.
She was a member of One Way Christian Church , PEO Sisterhood, and was Chapter A TERA (Thorntown Emergency Relief Association) treasurer.
Survivors include three children, Linda Kay Tribbett of Lafayette, Vicki (John) Randel and Jack (Lori) Hutchens, all of Thorntown; six grandchildren, Missy (Tim) Freels of Lafayette, Chris Harth of Topeka, Kan., Joni (Rich) Edwards, Laci Ledbetter and Lauren (Andre) Riley, all of Fishers, and Evan Hutchens of Montreal, Canada; nine great-grandchildren, Riley Harth, Brittany (Colin) Poore, Lindsey Freels, Michael Freels, Jack Edwards, Jordan Edwards, Lennon Ledbetter, Tatum Ledbetter and Grady Ledbetter; two great-great-grandchildren, Quinn Poore and Remy Freels; sister, Wilma Millemon of Greencastle; and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Myers and Hunt Mortuary, 116 W. Plum St., Thorntown. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary in Thorntown, with Pastor Tom Evans officiating.
Interment will follow at Sugar Plain Cemetery in Thorntown.
Memorials may be made in Jean's honor to the Boone County Cancer Society, 117 W. Elm St., Lebanon, IN 46052.
Online condolences may be made at www.myersmortuary.com.
Doris "Jean" Hutchens, 86, of Thorntown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at her residence, with her family by her side. She was born March 22, 1929, in Bridgeton, a daughter of Harvey and Mary (Bolen) Adams.
Raised in Bridgeton, Jean was a graduate of Bridgeton High School.
On May 17, 1947, she was married to O. Jack Hutchens in Parke County. The couple moved to Thorntown in 1953. Jack and Jean always reflected Christ's love for others. They went on numerous work trips to areas hit by disaster, and helped rebuild or clean up homes. These mission trips exemplified the couples' passion. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1997. He passed away Dec. 4, 2002.
Jean had worked for Allen's Regal Grocery Store and Home National Bank, where she began as a teller and retired a bookkeeper.
She was an avid jigsaw puzzler, reader, and loved watching sports, especially the Pacers and the Colts. She faithfully followed her grandchildren through their high school sports and activities. Living for Jesus was first and foremost in Jean's life. The love and devotion she had for her family was shared with everyone, even through her illness. She was a fighter and a brave lady.
She was a member of One Way Christian Church , PEO Sisterhood, and was Chapter A TERA (Thorntown Emergency Relief Association) treasurer.
Survivors include three children, Linda Kay Tribbett of Lafayette, Vicki (John) Randel and Jack (Lori) Hutchens, all of Thorntown; six grandchildren, Missy (Tim) Freels of Lafayette, Chris Harth of Topeka, Kan., Joni (Rich) Edwards, Laci Ledbetter and Lauren (Andre) Riley, all of Fishers, and Evan Hutchens of Montreal, Canada; nine great-grandchildren, Riley Harth, Brittany (Colin) Poore, Lindsey Freels, Michael Freels, Jack Edwards, Jordan Edwards, Lennon Ledbetter, Tatum Ledbetter and Grady Ledbetter; two great-great-grandchildren, Quinn Poore and Remy Freels; sister, Wilma Millemon of Greencastle; and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Myers and Hunt Mortuary, 116 W. Plum St., Thorntown. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary in Thorntown, with Pastor Tom Evans officiating.
Interment will follow at Sugar Plain Cemetery in Thorntown.
Memorials may be made in Jean's honor to the Boone County Cancer Society, 117 W. Elm St., Lebanon, IN 46052.
Online condolences may be made at www.myersmortuary.com.
Raised in Bridgeton, Jean was a graduate of Bridgeton High School.
On May 17, 1947, she was married to O. Jack Hutchens in Parke County. The couple moved to Thorntown in 1953. Jack and Jean always reflected Christ's love for others. They went on numerous work trips to areas hit by disaster, and helped rebuild or clean up homes. These mission trips exemplified the couples' passion. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1997. He passed away Dec. 4, 2002.
Jean had worked for Allen's Regal Grocery Store and Home National Bank, where she began as a teller and retired a bookkeeper.
She was an avid jigsaw puzzler, reader, and loved watching sports, especially the Pacers and the Colts. She faithfully followed her grandchildren through their high school sports and activities. Living for Jesus was first and foremost in Jean's life. The love and devotion she had for her family was shared with everyone, even through her illness. She was a fighter and a brave lady.
She was a member of One Way Christian Church , PEO Sisterhood, and was Chapter A TERA (Thorntown Emergency Relief Association) treasurer.
Survivors include three children, Linda Kay Tribbett of Lafayette, Vicki (John) Randel and Jack (Lori) Hutchens, all of Thorntown; six grandchildren, Missy (Tim) Freels of Lafayette, Chris Harth of Topeka, Kan., Joni (Rich) Edwards, Laci Ledbetter and Lauren (Andre) Riley, all of Fishers, and Evan Hutchens of Montreal, Canada; nine great-grandchildren, Riley Harth, Brittany (Colin) Poore, Lindsey Freels, Michael Freels, Jack Edwards, Jordan Edwards, Lennon Ledbetter, Tatum Ledbetter and Grady Ledbetter; two great-great-grandchildren, Quinn Poore and Remy Freels; sister, Wilma Millemon of Greencastle; and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Myers and Hunt Mortuary, 116 W. Plum St., Thorntown. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary in Thorntown, with Pastor Tom Evans officiating.
Interment will follow at Sugar Plain Cemetery in Thorntown.
Memorials may be made in Jean's honor to the Boone County Cancer Society, 117 W. Elm St., Lebanon, IN 46052.
Online condolences may be made at www.myersmortuary.com.
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