JEANA MARIE KOTHE, 62, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:47 pm, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to Louis and Junelee (nee Hoeb) DeRousse on November 30, 1963 in Perryville, Missouri.
Jeana married Gary Kothe on May 30, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester; he survives.
She worked in the office for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation.
Jeana was of Catholic Faith. She enjoyed flowers, plants and working in her yard. She also enjoyed going to the casino and playing games. Jeana loved to spend time with her family.
Survivors:
Husband:
Gary Kothe Chester, IL
Mother:
Junelee Miller Chester, IL
2 Children:
David (Laura) Riojas Jackson, MO
Josh DeRousse Springfield, MO
4 Siblings:
Laura (Chuck) Emmenegger Wildwood, MO
Sherry Lindner (Allan Bockhorn) Sparta, IL
Terri Loa Waco, TX
Eric DeRousse (Shawnee Childers) Chester, IL
2 Nieces:
Mandy Scweiss and Morgan Lindner (Macie Clark)
2 Nephews:
Devin Lindner (Morgan Sarner) and Chad Lindner
Special Cousin:
Darla (John) Hancock
Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Father
Funeral Service:
12:00 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2026
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Father Sebastian Ukoh
Interment:
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
Chester, Illinois
Visitation:
Saturday – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
Family Choice