Springfield, IL—Jean Marie (Hagele) Frankowiak was released from earthly suffering on February 12, 2021 at the age of 63. Jean attended Christ the King School, Sacred Heart Academy ('76) and Lincoln Land Community College School of Nursing ('78). Jean was a dedicated nurse at St John's hospital for the entirety of her 38-year career. She was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to her patients and co-workers. Jean was a long-time member of both Christ the King Parish and Saint Agnes Parish in Springfield, IL and was dedicated to her Catholic faith.
To say that Jean's primary focus in life was her family would be an understatement. Jean was born in Springfield, IL as one of 8 children to Dr. Lawrence and Harriet Hagele. Jean remained extremely close with all of her siblings up until her very last days. Jean was married to Ken Frankowiak on October 18, 1980 and was able to enjoy 40 years of marriage prior to her passing. Jean spent the majority of her life in Springfield, moving to the Las Vegas area in 2016 to be closer to her grandchildren in retirement. Jean is survived by her husband Ken Frankowiak of Henderson, NV, daughters Stephanie (Frankowiak) Malabo of Henderson, NV, Carrie Frankowiak of Henderson, NV and Jessica Frankowiak of Fallon, NV.
The absolute light of Jean's life, without question, was her grandchildren. Seeing or hearing from her grandchildren would put a big smile on her face every time without fail. Jean was always so proud of her grandchildren and wanted everyone to know just how wonderful and adorable they were. Jean even boasted to the nurses in the hospital in her final days. Jean's surviving grandchildren include Quinn (9) and Ben (5) Zimbelman of Las Vegas, NV and Evelyn Malabo (4) of Henderson, NV. Jean touched many lives with her antics, laughter and smiles and her presence will be sorely missed.
Jean Marie Frankowiak will be laid to rest in Henderson, NV. A future memorial service will be held at Christ the King Parish in Springfield, IL.
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Published in The State Journal-Register from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2021.
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