Rae Jean Bessert

Rae Jean Bessert, 76, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona, MN after a long, courageous fight with Alzheimer's.She was born in Freeport to Forrest and Catherine (Brennan) McPherson on August 5, 1932. On June 6, 1953, she married Wesley R. Bessert at St. Joseph Catholic Church.In 1997 she moved to Winona, MN to live with her daughter.Survivors include her daughter Cathy (Glen) Jensen, grandchildren Sarah Barrett, Steve Barrett, Darin (Carla) Jensen, Robin (Mike) Rust, 6 great-grandchildren, her sister Fay (Bob) Boekholder, sister-in-laws Jeanette Chessel and Pauline Meyer and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband Wes, daughter Joan Darwin and her parents.Arrangements are being handled by Hoff Funeral & Cremation Services- Hansen Goodview Chapel. There will be no visitation. A memorial service and burial will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport, IL at a later date.Please feel free to share a memory of Rae with her family and sign the on-line guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com