Jean Hinegardner

MONTOUR-Jean M. Hinegardner, 101, of Montour, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home under the loving care of Iowa River Hospice following a brief illness. It was Jean’s wish to make an anatomical gift to the University of Iowa Hospital through their deeded body program. A Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 1-3 PM at the Montour Community Building.

Survivors include her son, David (Julie) Hinegardner; daughter, Betty Santema; three grandchildren, Nova (Jerry) Ebersole, Jennifer (Dennis) Allen, and Jesse (Dawn) Hinegardner; great grandchildren, Justin (Shannon LeFevour) Ebersole, James (Brittany Foos) Ebersole, Kennedy Boliver, Finley Allen, Emery Allen, Wyatt Wacha, Memphis Wacha; and great-great grandchildren, Vaeda Bryan, Jake Ebersole, Jed Ebersole, Elsie Ebersole, and Walker Ebersole. Also mourning her loss is chosen family member, Humberto Meza; sister, Ardis Babcock; brother John (Margie) Holmes; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.