Jeanne Ann Lowe

Lima

Jeanne Ann Lowe, 77, died at 2:40 a.m. Feb. 21, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 19, 1934, in Lima to Amedo and Rose Pellegrini, who preceded her in death. On Sept. 4, 1954, she married Ira M. Lowe, who survives in Lima.

Mrs. Lowe was a 1952 graduate of Lima South High School. She had worked at National Bank in the square, while her husband was in the military. She was dedicated to her family, especially attending her grandchildren's extracurricular activities. She was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church.

Survivors also include four daughters, Kim (David) Steveley, of Wapakoneta, Kelly (Joe) Schimmoeller, of Cridersville, Karen (John) Brenner, of Lima, and Kristi (Kerry) Mason, of Harrod; a son, Kevin (Lisa) Lowe, of Wapakoneta; 18 grandchildren, Amy, Jamie, Erin, Brad, Tara, Ashley, Kayla, Dominic, Cody, Jenna, Emily, Danielle, Courtney, Brandy, Dalton, Jessica, Collin and Lynsey; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Lucille Shepherd, of Lima; a sister-in-law, Barbara Benston, of Springfield; and seven nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Pierce; and a grandson, Brandon.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Catholic Church. Father Stephen Blum will officiate. Entombment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery Mausoleum.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105; St. Charles Catholic Church, 2200 W. Elm St., Lima, OH 45805; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com.