83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born March 20, 1940, to the late Erwin and Hazel Scheibel of Belleville, IL. Jeanette was united in marriage to the late Norman D Bessen on January 10, 1958. She cherished spending time with her family and friends, loved to garden and play her organ.
Jeanette is survived by children Elaine Bessen, Diana Butler (Tom), Mark Bessen (Tammy), and Sharon Carey (Cameron), all of Saint Louis MO. Her Grandchildren, Patrick Butler, Benjamin Butler, Cassidy Moss (Daniel), Kailyn Carey. Her Great Grandchildren, Carter and Charlotte Moss. Also survived by her sister Ruth Ann Sullivan, Rick (Linda) Scheibel and sister-in-law Mona Scheibel and nieces and nephews and cousins.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Norman; children Kurt, Christopher and Michael; her sibling, Russell Scheibel.
SERVICES: Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Road Wednesday, April 12, 8:30 a.m. to St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church (610 West Ripa Road) for 9:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Donations to St. Vincent DePaul (1310 Papin Street St. Louis, Missouri 63103) or Macular Degeneration Research (22512 Gateway Center Drive P.O. Box 1952 Clarksburg, MD 20871-1952) appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, April 11, 4 pm to 8 pm.
Holding on to many childhood memories with my sweet cousin. RIP dear Jeanette.
Such a lovely woman, neighbor, and friend. She will be missed!!!
Diana,
We are so very sorry that you lost your wonderful mom!
Our prayers are with you as you go through this time of mourning.
You are blessed to have had such a kind and loving mom and we know she will be greatly missed!
God bless you!
Much love,
Dan and Betsy
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers & condolences for you & your family.
We were so saddened to hear about Jeanette. Our sincere condolences to the family. She was a beautiful lady, a quiet lady, loved to garden and even played the organ for me. We would always keep an eye on each others homes. Many good memories. She was the BEST next door neighbor for almost 20 years. My family would have cookie baking every Christmas and I would bring her a plate that she would always enjoy. I visited her just a few months ago during the Christmas holiday at her new place with some of those cookies. We talked and laughed and before leaving, we said I Love You to each other! I will always be grateful for that day with her and miss bringing her those cookies. May you rest in peace Jeannette. We love you and will sorely miss you!
She was an amazing person. Enjoyed talking with her at the high school reunions. The Bessen family lost a great person who was devoted to her faith. May she rest in peace!
I met Jeanette just a few years ago, but from that moment I loved her. She was a gal of few words, but when she said something, her wit always made me laugh. I was so happy for her when she moved from her home because she loved her new one so much and was so active. Rest in peace lovely lady.
My condolences on your loss.
Jeanette not only practice her Christianity. She loved it. We have been friends for many decades. The first time we met was at a meeting and I had stopped smoking and I had a pencil in my mouth trying to quit the habit totally. We talked about that many times over the years and got some giggles out of it, I never went back to smoking but I know when I go to meet her I’ll have a pencil and she’ll have a pencil and we will warmly embrace and get some giggles out! See you soon enjoy eternity. Love you!
Jeanette was always so kind, my sincere condolences to the family.