Jean (McKinnie) Kraner Montgomery, 92, of Morrisonville, passed away at 2:05 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Taylorville.
Jean was born January 1, 1931, in Morrisonville, the daughter of the late John Will and Mary Ethel (Jarrett) McKinnie. She graduated from Morrisonville High School with the Class of 1948. Jean married Edward F. Kraner on November 27, 1952, at the First Presbyterian Church of Morrisonville. They enjoyed nearly 38 years of marriage. Eddie preceded her in death on April 3, 1990. Jean then married Robert Ray Montgomery on October 2, 1993, at the First Presbyterian Church of Morrisonville. They enjoyed nearly 27 years of marriage. Ray also preceded her in death on August 10, 2020.
Jean was a homemaker and completely devoted to her family and church. She sold Avon for over 45 years, where she was a member of the President’s Club. Jean also babysat for many local families and her own nieces and nephews. She assisted her brothers for many years as secretary of McKinnie Bros. Trucking. Jean was active in many groups and volunteer activities with the First Presbyterian Church of Morrisonville, where she was a lifelong member. Jean was also a longtime member of the American Legion Post #721 Auxiliary in Morrisonville. She enjoyed dancing, and she and Eddie would attend many dances over the years. Jean also loved traveling, and spending as much time as possible surrounded by her family.
She was also preceded in death by her son, John Steven Kraner; twin granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel Clevenger; brothers, Cecil, Harry “Red”, and Glenn “Spud” McKinnie; sisters, Pearl Lewis, and Marjorie Blount; and son-in-law, Dennis Oller.
Jean is survived by her children, Michael (Marsha) Kraner of Morrisonville, Judy (Jim) Carriker of Raymond, Cindy (George) Clevenger of Mt. Pulaski, and Shari Oller of Morrisonville; grandchildren, Ray (April) Kraner of Morrisonville, Joni (Nic) Fleigle of Morrisonville, Stephanie (Zach Wells) Dye of Taylorville, Bradley (Amber) Carriker of Standard City, Jessica (Ryan) Millburg of Farmersville, Ashley (Brad) Marshall of Georgetown, KY, Hannah (Tad) Blacketer of Mt. Pulaski, David (Amy) Clevenger of Waverly, Jonathan (Kim) Clevenger of Mahomet, Joshua (Natasha) Oller of Morrisonville, and Caleb (Mary Beth) Oller of Morrisonville; great grandchildren, Kyle, Alyssa, Molly, Emma, Jack, Hank, Will, Justis, Karley, Harlee, Lily, Leah, Amie, Cash, Henry, Asa, Amos, Matthew, Luke, Carter, Carley, Presley and Zoey; brother, Ray (Judy) McKinnie of Morrisonville; sister-in-law, Erma McKinnie of Morrisonville; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: The family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 111 North Street, Morrisonville, IL 62546. The funeral ceremony will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jim Ferrill officiating.
Interment will follow at Morrisonville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 111 North Street, Morrisonville, IL 62546, or the American Legion Post #721, 607 Ricks Street, Morrisonville, IL 62546.
The family has entrusted Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Jean, or to offer condolences to her family.
