Jean E. Kuehn, age 96, of Brookville, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Liberty, Indiana. She was born March 8, 1926 to Otto & Alice (Telker) Singer. The family lived in Fayette County and St. Leon, before settling in the Whitcomb area.
Jean graduated from the former Springfield High School, and had worked at Franklin County National Bank, the Box Factory, and Sperry Rubber. Jean and Edward Kuehn were united in marriage on November 23, 1947, and of this marriage came three children, Debora, Ann and Charles. Jean lived in the home she shared with Ed and the kids for over 70 years, until her health began to fail, at which time she moved in with her daughter Debora for the last two years.
She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, a 50 year member of the Daughters of Isabella St. Catherine Circle; as well as a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1129 Ladies Auxiliary of Brookville. She was an excellent cook, and was known for her green beans, homemade noodles and angel food cakes. She was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grammie and friend.
Survivors include two daughters, Debora (John) Webber of Liberty, Indiana, Ann (Wes) Ball of Brookville, Indiana; three grandchildren, Shannon Webber Davis, Aynsley (Susan) Ball, and Matthew Ball; four great-grandchildren, Gavin Davis, Joshua Ball, Jada Davis and Elizabeth Ball.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ed, she was preceded in death by her son, Charles E. “Chuck” Kuehn, and her brother and sister in law, Ambrose & Carol Singer.
Family & friends may visit from 10:00 till 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville, where the Rosary will be recited at 10:45 A.M.
Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Catholic Funeral Rite on Thursday, August 25, 2022 11:00 A.M. at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, with burial following in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Southern Care Hospice for their care and compassion these last few months.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Michaels Endowment through the Franklin County Community Foundation. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Kuehn family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com