Jean (Gelsone) Lindgren passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2012, at the age of 91 at Hospice House. She took her last breath surrounded by her devoted and loving family while holding her granddaughter Marisa’s hand. Jean was born in Chicago, IL, on July 25, 1921, to Vito and Mary (Gallo) Furio. She was educated in Chicago schools. Jean loved dancing every weekend at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago and it was there she met her first husband, Ernest Gelsone who she immediately spotted waltzing around the dance floor. It was love at first sight and he proposed to her on their second date. They were married at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Chicago, IL, on September 5, 1948. In their six short years of marriage, they were blessed with two daughters, Janice and Charmaine. Ernest preceded Jean in death on February 22, 1955. A single mom she raised her two daughters alone teaching them morals and values and respect for their elders. While employed at the Dutch Maid downtown Kenosha, she met the second love of her life, her handsome Swede, Richard Lindgren. They were married on October 10, 1975. Blessed with 32 years of a wonderful marriage, Jean and Dick enjoyed traveling throughout the United States attending Political functions and spending time with their family. Dick preceded her in death on May 14, 2008. Her family never left her alone; the last three years of her life she lived with her daughter, Janice and her son-in-law, Louie. Jean was a phenomenal cook and baker. She was well known for her Easter Pie Calzone, and chocolate spice cookies- which always seemed to disappear when her adult nephews from Chicago were visiting. Jean was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan who loved watching Ernie Banks because he always gave her a “TREMENDOUS THRILL”. She also was a diehard Chicago Bulls fan cheering for Michael Jordan. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Janice (Louis) Panasewicz and Charmaine (Robert) Robinson; her step-daughter, Jean Irene Lindgren of San Francisco, CA; her four loving grandchildren, Tara Panasewicz, Tracy (Tom) Kelley, Rob Robinson and Marisa (Scott) Trottier; and her five loving great-grandchildren, Tiffany Panasewicz, Lucas Robinson, Tommy and Ty Kelley, and Mason Trottier. She will also be missed by the family pets, Bubbles Marie, Cody, Snickers, and Peanut. She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Ernest Gelsone and Richard Lindgren; her brothers, Nicholas, Anthony, Frank, Vincent; and her three sisters, Rose, Sarah and Marie. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Brookside Rehab Center, the staff at St. Catherine’s Hospital, and the compassionate care given to her at Hospice House. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Freidl, who made her end of life peaceful; Ariana Homes, her nighttime care giver; Dr. Michael Engel, who treated her like his own grandmother while visiting her at home and in the hospital. Jean and Dr. Engel shared a common interest in the television show Dancing with the Stars and when discussing it, Dr. Engel always brought a smile to Jean’s face. Last but not least, her special care giver and friend, Ron Fisher, who she cherished and leaned on the last four months of her life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 27th, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2224-45th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St George Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. A two-time cancer survivor, Jean was our inspiration and a woman of faith. Her motto in life was “Do good in this world and God will reward you.”Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jean’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com