Jeana Marie Kothe

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