Jean W. Berkenstock Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2023-10-24T21:00:00
End: 2023-10-24T21:00:00
Location: Church of the Holy Comforter

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jean W. Berkenstock (Kenilworth, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on October 3, 2023 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her son Peter JayHoogheem; and her siblings, Marcia Wideroe Loellbach and Bernard Marshall Wideroe. She is survived by: her husband James Turner Berkenstock of Midsummer's Music; her daughter Nina Swanson; her stepson Paul Berkenstock; her grandchildren, Jake Hoogheem, Keven Hoogheem, Christian Hoogheem and Nicholas Swanson; and her stepgrandchildren, Megan Berkenstock and Tate Berkenstock.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Midsummer's Music, Ltd., a tax-deductible charitable institution Jean was very devoted to, is suggested.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Casperson Funeral Home - Sister Bay

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October 19, 2023

Bill Klingelhoffer wrote a sympathy message

“Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of dear Jean, my beloved and inspirational musical colleague. I played many concerts with her when I played French Horn in the Chicago Civic Orchestra, Chicago Lyric Opera and Grant Park Symphony 1966-1977. Jean had a wonderful musical soul and I felt that we knew each other well even though we spoke rarely. Our musical communication was heartfelt beyond words, and I am grateful to have known her. All best wishes to Jim and everyone.”

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Church of the Holy Comforter
222 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043

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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2336 Canterbury Ln, Sister Bay, WI 54234

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