Born October 14, 1929 in Peoria to Harold and Florence (McBride) Bruns, she married Jim Miner on October 17, 1948 in Pekin. She later married Frank Genens. He preceded her in death in June 1983.
Surviving are two daughters, Trudy (Glen) Steging and Sandy Norris, both of Pekin; one son, Lieutenant Commander Steve (Traci) Miner of Virginia Beach; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Jeanne had worked at Dust-All Manufacturing Company in Peoria and Flowers by Florence in Pekin.
She had been president of both the Pekin Jaycettes and the Edison School Mother's Club. She had been both a Brownie and Cub Scout leader.
She was a former member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin.
Jeanne enjoyed gardening and reading mysteries.
There will be no visitation or funeral. Cremation has been accorded.
