Jean J. Atkinson

Jean J. (Harkless) Atkinson, 75 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at her residence.

Jean was born October 28, 1940 in Decatur, IN. She was the daughter of the late J. Frank Harkless and the late Iris (Hilton) Harkless. She married Wayne Atkinson on December 11, 1982 in Decatur, IN.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Jean was formerly employed at Shaffer Glove, Delco, Ream Steckbeck , and retired from Saftey Wear of Fort Wayne.

Surviving is her husband, Wayne Atkinson of Decatur, IN; son, Randy McDonald of Decatur, IN; daughter, Cathleen (Don Hockemeyer) McDonald of Decatur, IN; daughter, Sandra Coleman of Decatur, IN; son, Jeffery (LeeAnn) Atkinson of Kendalville, IN; daughter, Kristine Link of Decatur, IN; sister, Mary (John) Frank of Decatur, IN; brother, Herman (Myra) Harkless of Decatur, IN; brother, David (June) Harkless of Decatur, IN; sisters, Faye Nevil of Decatur, IN; and brother Larry (Ruth) Harkless of Decatur, IN. She also has 13 Grandchildren, 25 Great- Grandchildren, and 1 Great-Great Grandchild.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Decatur 8538 N. 500 E. with Pastor David Koeneman officiating.

Interment will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends will be received 4-8 Tuesday, July 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Decatur 8538 N. 500 E and one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

Preferred memorials are to the Immanuel Lutheran Church and Worship for Shut-Ins.