Jean M. Beursken

Jean M Beursken (nee Horning), 76 of Vermilion, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 in at her home after a 11 month illness. She was born March 8, 1933 in Lakewood and has been a Vermilion resident for the past 55 years. She worked in Vermilion Schools cafeteria for 21 years retiring in 1993. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion and enjoyed crafts, dogs and collecting glassware and dolls Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Martin; 3 daughters, Barbara (Jeff) Wentz; Carol Curtis both of Vermilion and Patricia (Tom) Williams of Westerville; 5 grandchildren, John and Craig Curtis; Jeffery and Jason Wentz and Crystal Kirkland; 2 great-grandchildren Kelsey and Trevon Wentz. Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Laura (nee Greenwell) Horning and 2 brothers Wilbur and Norman Horning. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 21, 2009 from 2-4 and 6 until the time of a memorial service at 8 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Father Jim Holmer, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Mary School Endowment Fund, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com