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Jeannie Winstead, 75, of Rochester

Jeannie Winstead, 75, of Rochester, passed away at 4:50 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On June 23, 1947, Jean Suzanne was born in Chicago to Robert C. and Elizabeth M. Underhill Potthoff. Proudly, she graduated from St. Sabina Catholic High School.

Jeannie and Jackie J. Shuey were married in Rochester on July 20, 1968. They shared 24 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on March 19, 1992.

On December 24, 1993, Jeannie and Robert C. “Bob” Winstead were married. He passed away on April 17, 2006.    The Winstead’s loved to  go camping  and  take a ride on his motorcycle.

Jeannie enjoyed garage sales and  spending time with friends. She loved playing cards and enjoyed dancing to the “oldies” and was a fun lady. Her door was always open to anyone in need. She loved everyone unconditionally and it showed. Jeannie was a Christian and had amazing faith in God.  Blood didn’t always equal family to her. Jeannie had so much “family”, extra kids and grandkids.

As a seamstress, Jeannie worked at Hart Schaffner Marx until it closed. Jeannie was a CNA  and cared for many while working in home health care. She was a member of the Church of God of Kewanna and the Red Hat Society.

Left to cherish the memory of Jeannie are five children: Heather Goad and companion Lisa Mann of Indianapolis, Tammy Winstead of Rochester, Bobby Shuey of  Rochester, Dixie Lewis of Kokomo, Walter Hartman of Rochester;  five  granddaughters and 14 great grandchildren; brother James Potthoff and his wife Renita of Montery; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Jeannie in death are her parents; husband; daughter Stacey Shuey at the age of 7; son Jackie J. “JJ” Shuey; sister, Kathleen Fisher; and  four Potthoff brothers: Robert “Bob”, Thomas “Tom”, William “Bill” and Hugh.

Private family services will be held.  The Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester has been entrusted with the arrangements. Interment will be in the Citizen’s Cemetery.

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