Jeanie Whitford Obituary (1935 - 2024)

Ronna Jean “Jeanie” Whitford, 88 of Normal passed away at her home on Wednesday May 22, 2024. There will be a visitation for Jeanie on Thursday May 30, 2024, at Beck Memorial Home, located at 209 East Grove Street, Bloomington from 11AM – 12 PM, followed by a graveside service at 12:30 PM at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington. Pastor Mike Stipp will officiate. Jeanie was born May 23, 1935, in Bloomington to Herman and Bertha Harper Brucker. She married Maurice Whitford on December 2, 1960, in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2018, in Bloomington. She was also preceded by her son Michael Whitford, one granddaughter Sarah Johnson, one brother Roger Brucker, and two sisters, Karon, and Sharon Brucker. She is survived by four children, Roger Johnson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Robert “Bob” Johnson of Missoula, Montana, Tammy (Patrick) Butler, of Greeneville, Tennessee, and Darlene Gillan, of Bloomington. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jeanie worked more than thirty years in food service at Illinois Wesleyan University. She retired in 2006. She was a member of Fairway Knolls Church in Bloomington. She loved baking all sorts of cakes and even took decorating classes. Jeanie was an excellent cook. She also enjoyed cross stitch and crochet. She was a compassionate caregiver to many of her family and friends over the years. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairway Knolls Church.