Jean Ellen Minick

July 17, 1944 - October 27, 2015

Jean Ellen Minick, 71, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:29 A.M. Tuesday October 27, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born July 17, 1944 in Danville, IL, the daughter of Webb and Lucile (Acton) Carlson. She married Gerald Minick in January 1973 in Hoopeston, IL. He survives in Hoopeston. She is survived by one son, Jeffrey Coss of Hoopeston, IL; four grandchildren, Haley Coss of Hoopeston, IL, who was raised by Jean and Gerald, Gage Foster, Chance Coss, and Dorin Coss; three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Lillian, and Jasmine and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one uncle, Eugene “Poots” Carlson. Jean graduated from Hoopeston High School and later received an associate degree in Engineering from Danville Area Community College. She once owned a ceramic shop. She had a wealth of knowledge about Hoopeston and recently was a Co-Author of the Images of Hoopeston Book. She was an election judge, President of the Hoopeston Historical Society, and enjoyed doing Genealogy. Jean enjoyed talking with friends and helping others, her greatest enjoyment was her family and acting in local productions. Per her wishes she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Anderson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Hoopeston Public Library Illiana Room 110 N. Fourth St Hoopeston, IL 60942.