Groenestege, Jean (Age 90, Mitchell)
Published on 8/4/2019
Jean GROENESTEGE, of Mitchell on Saturday, at age 90. Beloved wife for 65 years, of John. Dear mother of Maria and Phil Antonio, Anne and David Christopoulos, Theresa and Rick Lea, Ted and Linda, Betty and Bob Jantzi, Henry and Johanne, Bob and Brenda, and Frank and Terry. Loving grandmother of 25 grand and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her in-laws Arnold and Diny Groenestege, Joan Diepman and many more relatives in Canada and Holland. Predeceased by her parents Jacob and Anna Mosterman and infant son Christopher. Jean and John emigrated from Holland in 1954. They farmed in Ellice Township and also both drove a school bus. They retired to Mitchell in 1992 and enjoyed wintering in Florida. She was a talented seamstress. Jean encouraged her children to take a chance in life, and reach for their dreams.
Friends will be received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal St., Mitchell on Wednesday, from 6 to 9 PM and on Thursday from 12 noon until 1:45 PM. The funeral service will follow at 2 PM with Pastor William Kramer officiating. A reception will follow at the Lockhart Reception Centre. Family interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Kinkora. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or VON Perth-Huron. Arrangements entrusted to Lockhart Funeral Home, Mitchell.
