Jean Ballsrud
Thursday, March 9, 2017
MONTICELLO, Ill. -- Jean Geske Ballsrud, who died Monday, March 6, 2017, was born in Matthews, Mo., on March 27, 1948, to her loving parents, Dale and Jean Geske. She grew up on a farm, spending most of her days running barefoot, climbing trees and getting into mischief with her younger brother, Michael (Jami) Geske. She was active in 4-H, took many piano lessons and was a fashion trendsetter at her school.