Jean E. Marsteller, 100, of Kankakee, IL, and formerly of Crete, IL, Lansing, IL and Youngstown, OH, died September 7, 2021, in Bourbonnais, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Florence Raub. Jean married Glen E. Marsteller on March 15, 1944, in Youngstown, OH. He preceded her in death September 12, 2011, after 67 years of marriage. She is survived by her son, Richard (late Carol) Marsteller of Benton, KY; and daughters: Barbara Marsteller of Bourbonnais, IL, and Susan (Scott) Spangler of Pewaukee, WI.

She is also survived by four grandchildren: Scott (Debbie) Marsteller of Somerset, KY; Tamara (Doug) Hassa of Benton, KY; Sarah (Eric) Ziarek of Pewaukee, WI and Steffany (Tyler) Jewell of Waterford, WI; eight great-grandchildren: Ricky and Rebekah Marsteller, Evan Henson, Caleb and Taylor Hassa, Emerson and Asher Ziarek, Ryan Jewell; two great-great-grandchildren: Emma Hercula and Logan Whisenant; sister Erla Mae (late Bob) Bishop of MD; and a niece and nephew: Jackie (Mackey) Rodgers of FL and Will (Leslie) Bishop of MD. Prior to moving to Lansing, Il, in 1953, Jean worked at Ohio Bell Telephone Company in Youngstown, OH.

She completed her Bachelor of Education degree at Chicago Teachers' College June 22, 1962, after which she taught in the Business Department at Thornton Fractional South High School. She received her MS in Education from Purdue University on August 11, 1972. Jean retired after 22 years in 1984. She was recognized for her service with a Certificate of Honor from Thornton Fractional High School District 215, Cook County, IL.

Jean was an adult leader and volunteer for the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. She also volunteered at the American Legion. She was a member of the Lansing First United Methodist Church where she participated in the activities of the women's groups. Jean had many "favorite "leisure activities including reading, playing bridge, golfing and camping on family vacations and with a local campers' club. She especially enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, driving the AlCan Highway and wintering in the Fort Meyers, FL area with her late husband during their retirement years.

Jean was known for her chocolate chip (Cowboy) cookies, respected by her students and colleagues and was happiest when involved in the lives of her family. Her presence in their lives will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Jean E. Marsteller to the National
Kidney Foundation or the PetFinder Foundation.

Funeral Service for Jean E. Marsteller will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, Illinois with Pastor David Price and Pastor Marcie Chambers officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 PM until time of service. Jean will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Monday, November 8, at 11:00 AM.