Emma Jean "Jeanie" Hawkshaw, 93, of Meredosia, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

She was born Feb. 15, 1931, in Meredosia to the late Harold and Hazel (Kuhlman) Unland. She married Gerald Gobel (deceased) and to that union four children were born: Carolyn (late husband Stephen) Ruyle of Meredosia, the late Vickie (husband Stephen, deceased) Barfield, Gary (Brenda) Gobel of Versailles, and Jerry (Tammy) Gobel of Camdenton, MO. She later married David Hawkshaw and he preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death is her sister, Margaret "Margie" Kleinlein (surviving husband Lloyd of Jacksonville.

Jeannie leaves behind six grandchildren, Chris Ruyle, Scott (Kim) Ruyle, Justin Ruyle, Stephanie (Mike) LeSeiuer, Gerad (Alexis Rorabaugh) Gobel, and Alyssa (Jennafer) Gobel; one great granddaughter, Jalyn Frevent (fiancé Jake Morath); and one nephew and two nieces, Mark Ellen Kleinlein, Connie (David) Staake, and Linda Johnson.

Jeanie was a member of Meredosia United Methodist Church. She worked at various jobs throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed crafts, flower gardening, and attending the Covered Bridge Festival in the fall at Rockville, IN. She was a kindhearted, hard-working friend to everyone she met. Jeanie will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Honoring her wishes there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Oakland Cemetery in Meredosia. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchnancody.com. `