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Jean Fletcher
She was born in Chicago to an Irish father and a Brazilian mother on May 23rd 1925, and passed on June 25th 2026.She was at the march on Washington in 1963. Jean was involved in the civil rights movement. She had a passion for social justice, nurtured by the Catholic Church. She was also a strong advocate for workers' rights, environmental justice and many other causes. She ran a dancing school, along with her sister, teaching ballet, tap and ballroom.
She is survived by her cousins and many many friends
Memorial mass will be held on July 17th 11:00 am at St. Benedict Church
In Lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls https://donate.mercyhome.org
Funeral Services
Memorial Mass
Friday
St Benedict Church
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Family and Friends are welcome to park at the funeral home and walk over to St. Benedict's.
Flowers are to be delivered directly to St. Benedict's Church
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