Jeanette R Curtis

in sight of a beautiful sunrise at 5:50 a.m. on her birthday morning of Wednesday,

January 16, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

She was born Sunday, January 16, 1916 in Indianapolis, IN, daughter of Richard L. and

Janet R. (Oppenheimer) Lowther. She was preceded in death by her parents and one

brother Richard J. Lowther.

Jean met her first husband Paul Edward Carbaugh in Indianapolis and married in 1939

subsequently moving to Peoria, IL. Paul preceded her in death in 1956. In 1962, Jean

married Albert W. Curtis with whom she shared 33 years together. Bert also preceded her

in death in 1996.

Surviving are one son, Richard (Rose Bronec) Carbaugh of Urbana and one

granddaughter, Aimée Carbaugh.

Jean moved to Windsor of Savoy in April 2004 to be near her son and his family who live

in Urbana. Before moving to Savoy, Jean had lived in Naples, FL for 27 years. Prior to

Naples, she lived in Peoria, IL for 38 years. While in Peoria, Jean worked mainly for the

Decorating Studio at Carson, Pirie and Scott (formerly Block & Kuhl).

Never one to be idle, Jean’s retirement was filled with her work. For many years she

continued as a legal secretary for private practices in Naples. Later, she volunteered for

the North Collier Hospital and spent nine years with RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer

Program) at the Naples County Courthouse in Naples, FL. She volunteered for nine years

with RSVP at the Stevick Senior Center in Champaign, IL, up until the time of her

passing.

There will be a celebration of Jean’s life at Windsor of Savoy, TBA. Cremation rites

have been accorded. East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington, IL is handling

arrangements. Inurnment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, IL at a later

date.

Jean loved life and she loved her life at the Windsor of Savoy. Her joy and longevity is a

tribute to the Windsor staff and to the many wonderful friends she made and with whom

she shared so many happy moments. Whether it was an evening meal, a game of

Scrabble or Rummey Cube or a game of Doubles Bridge where she constantly lamented

of the hand she and her partner were dealt, she cherished each moment. Our family feels

blessed to have had Jean so close for the past eight years. Thanks to each of you in ‘her

family’ for contributing to her good life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to RSVP (Retired Seniors

Volunteer Program). Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at

www.EastLawn-Bloomington.com .