Jean M. DeFrates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 15, 2024, at the age of 97, Jean M. DeFrates of Springfield, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jean M. DeFrates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde D. Mowery and Eulalah C. Mowery (Dillow); her husband Melvin "Port" DeFrates; and her siblings, Perry, Robert Mowery and Lucille Smithey.
She is survived by: her children, Susan Nergenah (Greg) of Springfield and Mark (Irene) of North Carolina; and her granddaughters, Kristi Pettus (Randy), Kelli Smith (Matt) and Lyla DeFrates. She is also survived by several great grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Third Presbyterian Church.
