Jean Elizabeth Kump

OREGON, IL ~ Jean Elizabeth Kump, age 92, went to be with the Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL. She was born October 13, 1932, in Seward, IL, the daughter of Bernard & Caroline (Markam) Cook. She married the love of her life Evert “Sam” Kump on February 19, 1955, and spent the next 60 years building a life together. Jean was a very dedicated woman; she worked for over 25 years as the secretary to the principal of Oregon High School where she was meticulous and organized. She was a member of the Women of the Moose lodge for several years. Jean was very devout in her faith to the catholic church and was held in high regards as a member of The Catholic Daughters group at Saint Mary Catholic Church of Oregon, IL. Beyond her faith, she enjoyed spending her time reading, gardening, and canning fruits and vegetables. Above all else, Jean was dedicated to her family the most. She was a loving grandmother and a favorite aunt who would never forget birthdays or anniversaries.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Sam, son Michael Kump, sisters Genevieve (Cook) Rothermel, Mary (Cook) Krause, Pauline (Cook) Diesing, brothers Delmar Cook, Frederick Cook, infant brother William Cook and son-in-law Dennis Donahue. Jean is survived and missed dearly by her loving daughter Deborah (Kump) Donahue, Anchorage, AK; brother Don Cook of Freeport, IL; sister Adelaide (Cook) Snyder of Polo, IL; grandchildren Meghan (Steven) Antonucci of Stanwood, WA; Ryan (Kristina Mattle) Donahue of Anchorage, AK; Cameron (Brin) Donahue of Spokane, WA and greatgrandchildren Jaxon, McKenna, Gus, over 44 nieces and nephews from both sides of her family, and many more near and dear family and friends.

A visitation will be held on September 2, 2025, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM with Father Bernard Sehr presiding. Jean, along with her son Michael, will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery of Oregon, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Serenity Hospice and Home so that they may continue their amazing work. 

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