This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16967/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) - June 5, 2005 Deceased Name: Russert, Jean Sears MADISON - Jean Sears Russert, age 94, of Madison, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005, at Meriter Health Center, Madison. Jean was born June 18, 1910, in Lake Hallie, Wis. Jean graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and earned her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jean was a lifetime teacher who began her career in Sheboygan and Chippewa Falls, finally settling in Madison teaching kindergarten at Nakoma and Midvale schools. She often team taught with her twin, Joyce. She shared her love of France and the language, the Green Bay Packers and all animals with her students, working these passions into her regular curriculum. Upon retirement, Jean traveled extensively in Europe, often sharing with family and friends her travel time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Florence Sears; sisters, Joyce Snyder (twin) and Marion Balliett; brother, Howard; and nephew, Dean Balliett. Jean is survived by nieces, Lynn Cunningham of Madi! son, Julie (Tom) Miller of St. Paul, Minn., Jill (Kirby) Johnson of Seattle, Wash., Sheila (Bill) Rahl of Caroline, Wis. and Anita Balliett of Eau Claire; a nephew, Dayle Balliett of Bradenton, Fla. and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. A private service will be scheduled at a later date. Remembrances may be made to Meriter Foundation Retirement Services, Health Center Staff Appreciation Fund, 333 W. Main St., Madison, WI 53710. The family thanks the compassionate, fun and caring staff at Meriter Health Center for the care and kindness given to Jean in her final years. Merci, au revoir, abientot, Jean! Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) Date: June 5, 2005 Edition: ALL Page: D8 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.