Margaret “Jean” Kral, 74, Marion, passed away at 6:59 am on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Muncie, Indiana, on Thursday, November 7, 1946, to William and Anna (Roberts) Keith. On July 25, 1970, she married Joseph F. Kral, and he survives.
Jean graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1964 and owned and operated her own beautician business, Jean’s House of Fashion, for 45 years, retiring in 2012. She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 95, Jonesboro. Years ago, she was a part of a bowling league back in the 70’s. She loved reading, spending time with family, and playing cards with her grandchildren. She was an Elvis fan. She always had a positive attitude and nothing ever got her down. She enjoyed helping others, and spending time with her neighbors. She enjoyed going to Las Vegas on trips.
Along with her husband, survivors include her sons, Bill (Paula) Kral of Fort Wayne, John (Michelle) Kral of Hartford City; brother, Alan (Tammy) Keith of Upland; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Joseph and Anna Mae Keith; as well as her daughter, Nichole Kral.
The family will receive visitors from 3 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Needham-Storey-Wampner, Storey Chapel. Rev. Dr. Tom Mansbarger will be officiating with burial following at Grant Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA, 22116-7023, United Way of Grant County 215 S. Adams St., Marion, IN, 46952.
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