Jeannette Dennis Malin age 90, of Low Point IL, passed away at 4:10am Tuesday May 4, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born Oct. 20, 1919 to William and Ruth (Heller) Berkey in Canton Il. She married Chet Dennis Oct. 10, 1942. He died Oct. 25, 1989. She then married Harry Malin of Low Point June 19, 2004. He survives.
Surviving are her children Beth (Richard) Rosenbush of Metamora, Harry (Pat) Dennis of Mobile Alabama, and Carolyn (Jim) Megginson of Woodson Il. Six grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Step Children Bob (Julie) Malin of Anderson MO, Tim (Lora) Malin of Bartonville, Mary (Steve) Lindquist of O’Fallon Mo, Linda Cloyd of Peoria, and Carolyn (George) Cloe of Taylorville Il. Several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers Donald, Larry, and Hubert Berkey.
Jeannette was graduate of Canton High School. Member of First Baptist Church of Metamora. Past member of Fernwood Femms Home Extension in Peoria County, and Oakmora Home Extension of Woodford County. Volunteered at Metamora Food Pantry for over 25 years. Jeannette’s favorite past time was spending summers at her lake home on Lake Jacksonville for over 40 years.
Services will be at 10:00am Saturday May 8, 2010 at the Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. Reverend Richard Rosenbush officiating. Visitation will be from 5pm until 7pm Friday at the Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 3:00pm Saturday May 8, 2010 at the Franklin Cemetery in Franklin Il. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Metamora Food Pantry. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com