Jean Linda (Gritzmaker) Tearman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jean Linda Gritzmaker Tearman, age 67, of Brodhead, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville. She was born on April 27, 1943 in Spring Valley Township, Rock County, the daughter of Lee and Inez (Brandt) Gritzmaker. She married Vernon M. Tearman on June 16, 1961 in Brodhead. Jean graduated from Brodhead High School in 1961. She had worked for APCO Mfg., Ten Eyck Orchard, a local flower shop, all in Brodhead, and Swiss Colony of Monroe. Jean was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, Brodhead, loved traveling with her husband, flower gardening, and being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Vernon, Brodhead, a son, Edward V. (Ann) Tearman, Janesville, two daughters, Carol Jean Tearman, Minneapolis, MN, Janet R. (Mike) Steinhoff, Wesley Chapel, FL, three grandchildren, Luke and Chase Steinhoff and Michael Tearman, three brothers, Kenneth (Maryanne) Gritzmaker, Lena, IL, Gary (Paula) Gritzmaker, Alan (Ellen) Gritzmaker, both of Brodhead, a sister, Mary (Sam) Payne, Belvidere, IL, a sister-in-law, Dolores Gritzmaker, Beloit, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Lee Gritzmaker, Inez Gritzmaker Latham, and a brother Willis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at the Congregational United Church of Christ, Brodhead, with Rev. R. Tiffany Bates officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, until time of services at the church. A memorial fund will be established.�

Jean Linda (Gritzmaker) Tearman

April 27, 1943 - October 23, 2010