Mildred "Jean" Jardine

Mildred “Jean” Jardine, 89, of Bloomington (formerly of Gibson City) peacefully passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. at Heritage Manor in Normal. Visitation will be held 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church, Gibson City, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Ray Lantz officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the First Presbyterian Church.

Jean was born September 18, 1933, in Fairbury a daughter of Halice and Lota (Rafferty) Mardis. She married Richard “Dick” Jardine on August 16, 1953 in Gibson City. Dick passed away August 22, 2010.

She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Randy Smith) Alexander of Bloomington. Two grandchildren Bradley (Ann) Alexander of Chicago and Blake (Leah) Alexander of Bloomington. Four great-grandchildren Brennen Denault, Sophia, Maddox, and Bruce Alexander. Also surviving is a brother Ron (Lois) Mardis of Heyworth and a sister-in-law, Mary Sue Mardis of Bloomington. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters Beulah Mardis and Opal (Dale) Zehr, and one brother Wayne Mardis.