Jean Francis Sharrow, age 82, died on April 10th, 2023. She was born January 5th,1941 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Bruno Jasinowski and Estelle J (Reznick). Jean attended LaPorte High School and graduated from LaPorte Business School.

 

On June 10th, 1960, she married Arnold N. Sharrow who preceded her in death on February 15th, 2001.  Jean is survived by her daughters Michelle (Keith) Velleux of Bay City, MI and Dawnan (Corey) Hopkins of Bennington, NE.  Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Alexander Horvath, Andrew Horvath, Tyler Velleux, Lauren Velleux, Anthony Velleux, Eleanor Hopkins and Genevieve Hopkins; sister Karen (Jimmy) Bridges of Wentzville, MO; brothers Jerry (Isabel) Jasinowski of Washington, DC and Scott (Karen) Carlson, of LaPorte; in addition to eight nieces and nephews.

 

Jean was employed for many years as a bookkeeper at Michigan City Yacht Club and Michigan City Tool & Die. Jean was a longtime member of St. Paul Episcopal Church.

 

There will not be any services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte, Indiana.

 

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To light a virtual candle, share a story of Jean’s life or leave a message of comfort for her family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.