Jean Bosworth

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Jean M. Bosworth, nee Koenigstein, 85, of Belleville, IL, born July 11, 1936, in Red Bud, IL, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at her residence.

Jean retired from Famous-Barr Co. after 27 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Thomas J. “Bozz” Bosworth, whom she married on February 13, 1960, and who died on August 5, 2014; her parents, William and Amanda, nee Dannenberg, Koenigstein; a sister, Betty (Vernon) Hepp; and a brother, William Koenigstein, Jr.

Surviving are three sons and a daughter, Steven (Melinda) Bosworth, Donna (Richard) Richter, Jeffrey Bosworth, and Mark A. (Sue) Bosworth; four grandchildren, Clayton Richter, and Julie, Ryan, and Emily Bosworth; a brother, Norman (Rosemary) Koenigstein; a sister, Mary Faye (David) Mehrmann; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Koenigstein; and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Els for Autism Foundation, at https://www.elsforautism.org/ways-to-give/adult-services-capital-campaign/. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Funeral: Private funeral services will be held with Deacon Corby Valentine officiating.

Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.

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17 Comments on Jean Bosworth

Judy Haida said : Guest Report Dec 28, 2021 at 4:39 PM

Don and I are so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy, Don and Judy Haida

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Todd and Kim Vonderheide said : Guest Report Dec 28, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.

  • Freeburg
  • Il
Marilyn M Newell-Wikgren said : Guest Report Dec 23, 2021 at 10:46 PM

Jean was such a sweet lady. Worked with her as room mothers at Washington School where son Larry and Mark were in same class. She was a wonderful person to know.

  • Freeburg
  • Illinois
Irma Schulz Knettle said : Guest Report Dec 23, 2021 at 1:12 PM

I was so sad to hear of Jean's passing. She, my sister, Inez, and I were such good friends in the 50's and went everywhere together. We went to dances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, many shopping trips to St. Louis and vacations. We reconnected last year after losing track of each other for so many years. I will miss those wonderful conversations, reminiscing with her. I grew up knowing all her siblings. They were a wonderful family. My condolences to all of you.

  • Roseville
  • CA
Jim Laing said : Guest Report Dec 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Your mom will be missed by everyone she came into contact with. She was such a sweet lady! Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.

  • O'Fallon
  • Illinois
lrgermann@hughes.net said : Guest Report Dec 23, 2021 at 8:26 AM

Donna Bob and I are very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Will be thinking of you and your family. Linda Germann

  • Millstadt
  • Il
Mary Ann Trotter said : Guest Report Dec 22, 2021 at 4:13 PM

My Deepest Sympathy to Jeans Family. I was a close friend Of Jeans along with several others . We all got together for monthy lunches . We will greatly miss her.

  • BELLEVILLE
  • illinois
Jean Richter said : Guest Report Dec 22, 2021 at 4:09 PM

Dear Donna my sincere sympathy to you and your brothers. I feel so sorry for your lost of your mother. Love Jean R.

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Mary Ann Trotter said : Guest Report Dec 22, 2021 at 4:08 PM

My Deepest Sympathy to Jeans entire Family..I was a close friend of Jeans along with several others that have know her. We all got together once a month for lunches after we all retired. We will all miss her greatly.

  • BELLEVILLE
  • Il.
Jeff Limbaugh said : Guest Report Dec 22, 2021 at 2:44 PM

Donna, Paula and I are so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • Granite City
  • IL
Jim Brennan said : Guest Report Dec 22, 2021 at 2:30 PM

My sympathy goes out to Jean's family. I remember Jean from the Casino Queen when I worked there, along with her good friend Kay T. I originally met them both in the furniture department at Dilliard's. They loved their slots!

  • Belleville
  • Il
Mary Sinisi said : Guest Report Dec 22, 2021 at 1:50 PM

So sorry for the loss of your mother, Mark. Sue, your mother-in-law and Emily, your grandmother. I'm so glad she was able to be with you for Emily's graduation from college. I just saw her in the pictures. So sad, but I know you all have so many good memories. Keep her close in your hearts. Love to all her family. Cousins, Mary and Anthony Sinisi.

  • Gloucester
  • VA
local 1084 said : Guest Report Dec 22, 2021 at 9:59 AM

Deepest Condolences . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones at this difficult time.

  • hillsboro
  • illinois
Diana Borger-Savoia said : Guest Report Dec 22, 2021 at 2:11 AM

Sending my sympathies to Jean's family...she was our neighbor for many years, right across the street..what a wonderful Mom and Dad you all had..Blessings to all..Diana and Tony Savoia..

  • Belleville
  • ILL.
Judy Laing Rowe said : Guest Report Dec 21, 2021 at 10:32 PM

So sorry to learn of Jean’s passing. I’m glad we got to visit a few times at St. Matthew Church. So many memories. My sincere sympathy to all the family.

  • Swansea
  • Il
Paul Dauphin said : Guest Report Dec 21, 2021 at 9:59 PM

So sorry for you loss your families in my prayers

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Jerry Womick said : Guest Report Dec 21, 2021 at 6:54 PM

Donna, I am so sorry for your families loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

  • Marion
  • IL

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