Union Grove – Jean G. Hawkins, age 78, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center on March 11, 2020. She was born on August 1, 1941 to parents Melvin and Olive (nee. Anderson) Kruegel in Milwaukee, WI. The family moved to Franklin while she was a preschooler and Jean lived there till she got married. Jean married the love of her life, George Hawkins, on July 15, 1961 and were married for 58 years. She loved spending time outdoors, especially to fish and camp. Jean was also very skilled at crocheting and donated many of her hand made items to charity. She will be dearly missed.

Jean is survived by her husband, George; sons, Scott and Todd (Joann); grandchildren, Jen (Steve), Jackie (Mike), Josh (Grace), Trista, Taylor, & Lee; grandchildren, Luke, Xavier, Tyler, Gemma, Charlotte, & Kate; siblings, Art (Judie) Kruegel, Roy (Judy) Kruegel, Claire (Duane) Bauer, and Carol (Jim) Wojnarowski; brother-in-law, Clifford; many other relatives, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Gerald Hawkins.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Memorial services will follow at 4:00 pm. Burial at a later date to be held at the Mason Cemetery in Mason, WI.