She was born on December 14, 1948 in Canton to Joe and Beatrice Ann (Bowman) Whitman.
She married Harry “Hap” Jenkins on June 2, 1997 in Canton. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2019.
Surviving is her daughter, Maggie (Brent) Keith of Lake Mills, WI, brother, Bill (Linda) Whitman, half-sister, Jody Brown of Wisconsin and two grandchildren, Bayleigh and Madden.
She was preceded in death by two half-sister, Nellie Whitman and Tess Whitman.
Jake worked at the Peoria State Hospital. She was a past member of Grace Lutheran Church, a member of the Moose, Canton Elks Lodge #626 and the Women’s Bowling League. She enjoyed playing cards and loved to travel, especially on cruise ships.
Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. There will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Illinois Elks Children’s Care.
To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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