Jeanette Richter (nee Bean), age 98, of Sun City, Huntley, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on February 20, 2022. Jeanette was born in Chicago, IL on November 2, 1923, to Elbridge and Mattie Bean.
Jeanette is survived by son Arnold Richter, sister Donna Stachowski, grandchildren Arnold (Laura) Richter, Jeffrey (Nani) Richter, Wendy (William) Chapman, Robert (Bridget) Richter, Karen (Daniel) Osborn, Richard (Geraldine) Richter, James (Julie) Richter, sixteen grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Max, son Robert Richter, daughter-in-law Donna Richter (wife of Arnold), brothers Edward, Donald, Tendall, Elbridge, Kenneth and sister Genevieve. Jeanette was a loving aunt to many who will remember her fondly.
Jeanette loved her poodles, traveling with her husband and their time spent with family and friends at their Hayward, Wisconsin lake cottages. She also loved visits to her “Shangra La”, condominium in Siesta Key, Florida. She was an avid reader and loved watching professional golf on television.
A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, March 2nd, from 10am with a service at 11:00 am, at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142. A private burial will take place at Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL on March 3rd. Memorial donations can be made to Transitions Hospice, 1551 Bond Street, Suite 143, Naperville, IL 60563, or the Salvation Army.
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May you rest in peace!
You will be missed Grandma Jean, Rest In Peace!
Jeannie was a wonderful Aunt and loving Godmother to me -- and a treasure to both the Richter and Bean Clans. She was well-loved and will be long remembered for her kindness, generosity and spirit.
What can you say about Aunt Jeannie; Aunt Jeannie was a real treasure to me because of her golden smile, genuine warmth and kindness, always making everyone feel loved. She reminds me of my Dad, and the rest of the Bean clan, with her gentle spirit. She was so generous to all the family, always humble, a Godly woman with a contagious positive attitude. I always saw her as the matriarch of the Bean clan, keeping the family close with memorable vacation retreats, Holiday parties and get togethers which always seemed to include card games. The Holiday feasts with Aunt Jeannie and Uncle Max were exquisite with spreads fit for a king. I know Heaven celebrates welcoming another Saint to the fold. Marilyn and I will sincerely miss her. God Bless you Aunt Jeannie
We have only the fondest, sweetest memories of “Aunt” Jean at Stachowski family gatherings. Being the epitome etiquette, if you look up the word “hostess” in the dictionary, you will find a photo of Aunt Jean there! We will miss your sweet smike