Jean Ertmer

Jean Ertmer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her daughters home in Batavia, Illinois at the age of 70. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Church of St. Mary Catholic, Elizabeth with Father Dennis Morrissy as Celebrant. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, with a rosary service being held at 3:30 p.m. A visitation will also be held from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass at the church. A fellowship luncheon will be held after Mass in the church basement. A memory box will be available if you would like to share a memory of Jean.
Jean was born on January 26, 1946 in Galena, Illinois to Robert and Helen Foley. She graduated from Galena High School in 1964. Jean attended Dubuque Beauty School, and after passing her boards, she started working at Marie’s Beauty Shop in Elizabeth. She met her husband Alvin Ertmer at the Royal Palace. She married Alvin July 1, 1967. After marriage she helped Alvin on the farm for years before waitressing at area restaurants. After waitressing, she worked in the bakery at the Elizabeth Grocery Store and finally at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. Jean was a member the Church of St. Mary’s Catholic in Elizabeth. Jean will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She will be remembered for her sharp wit and great sense of humor. She loved spending time with family, preparing large meals for family gatherings on the holidays and quilting.
Jean is survived by her husband of 49 years, Alvin; two children, Ted (Sheila) Ertmer of Galena, Tammy (John) Edgerton of Batavia; three grandchildren who meant the world to her, Conner, Ryan, Grant Edgerton; a brother, Don (Toni) Foley; sister, Ruth Foley and many nieces and nephews. Jean is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved dogs, Lexi and Skyler.