Jean Mary (Obermire) Lowe was born on February 26, 1946, in Stuart Nebraska, to Gus and Viola (Henning) Obermire, the ninth of eleven children.
She attended Saint Boniface Elementary School, in Stuart, NE, and graduated from Stuart Public School in 1964 with a high school diploma.
In 1965, Jean married Hugh Lowe and they moved to North Platte, NE. Their only child, Jeffrey, was born into their marriage in 1971. In 1983, Jean and Jeff moved to Stuart, NE, to live with Jean’s father, Gus.
As a single mom, Jean worked various jobs to help provide for her family. Some of her jobs included: being a janitor, a bookkeeper, working in the local convenience store, tarp maker and editor of the local newspaper. Her main job was delivering mail on the rural route, North of Stuart, for 31 years. Her father Gus previously ran that same route; with a combined total of 81 years in the Obermire family.
In November 2013 Jean moved to Ellis, KS to be near Jeff and his family; and was a resident of the Good Samaritan Home-Ellis for the remainder of her days.
Although she had many jobs, she never missed the opportunity to watch her son excel in every sport/activity he was involved in. She was his number one supporter and one of the most important people in his life. Jean loved to attend rodeos nearby, watch movies with her family, read mysteries, and, of course, watch Jeopardy. She was also a collector of many things. She collected many, many coins and the hearts of those around her with her funny jokes, her unforgettable laugh, and her radiant smile.
Jean Mary Lowe passed away in the Good Samaritan Home in Ellis, Kansas, at the age of 70 on Monday, December 12, 2016. She left this earth surrounded by people who love her unconditionally and will miss her dearly.
Jean is survived by her son Jeffrey and Jana (Kunz) Lowe of Hays, Kansas, and her three grandchildren Hayden, Jillian, and Harrison Lowe. Her six siblings: John Obermire, Mary Scott, Karen Taylor, Francis Obermire, Cheryl Dziowgo, and Brenda Dobrovolny.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Viola (Henning) Obermire, Siblings; Leonard Obermire, Nola Obermire, Joseph Obermire, and Rita Obermire.
A special thank you to the Ellis Good Samaritan Home and to Dr. Heather Harris of Hays Family Practice of Hays, Kansas
Memorials in Jean’s behalf can be offered to The Good Samaritan Home in Ellis, KS.
Funeral Service
Monday December 19, 2016 at 10:30 am in St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stuart, NE Lunch at St. Boniface Church Basement after the burial.
Visitation: Sunday December 18, 2016 from 5 to 8pm at Seger Funeral Home in Stuart with a 6:30 pm Christian Wake Service Sunday evening. Memorials may be given to the Ellis, KS Good Samaritan Nursing Home.