Jean I. (Anderson) Zerkle, 93, of Dundas, Illinois passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Lavender Ridge in Olney, Illinois.

Jean was born on September 3, 1927 in Olney, IL the daughter of Reginald Byron and Dorothy H. (Berry) Anderson. She married Francis "Bud" Zerkle on April 28, 1946 in Dundas, IL, and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2020.

Jean and her husband, Bud, enjoyed fishing and camping with friends. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Jean was a member of the Saron Church of Grand Prairie.

Jean is survived by her son, Terry (Judy) Zerkle of Olney; daughter, Linda Zerkle of Olney; son, Fred (Theresa "Terre") Zerkle of Dundas, IL; grandchildren, Brock (Brandy) Zerkle, Carson (Mallory) Zerkle, Jodi (Jeremy) Lomax, and Bryce Zerkle; great grandchildren, Petra Zerkle, Crosby Zerkle, Raegan Cunningham, Aidan Cunningham, Keegan Cunningham, and Jackson Lomax; sister's-in-law, Tressie Anderson and Carolyn Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son; brothers, Richard “Dick” and Frank Anderson.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Dundas Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Bursott officiating.

Memorials can be made to Dundas Cemetery.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL