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Jolene A. Saathoff, 85, of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away at her home on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
She was born May 8, 1935, in Chebanse, Ill., the daughter of Adrian and Beyrl (Morris) Girard. She graduated from Kankakee High School and went to Silver Cross School of Nursing graduating in 1956. She lived in Woodstock, Ill., for 35 years and worked as a registered nurse for Centegra Hospital in Woodstock. She enjoyed cooking, doing needlepoint, and spending time with her family.
Jolene is survived by her son, Ted Saathoff of Scottsdale, Ariz.; her daughter, Adrianne Camacho of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Alexis Camacho, Elizabeth Wrobel, Kelli Butler, and Jennifer Guardino; and her sister Jackie Bonvallett.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, John Saathoff; three sisters, Betty Metz, Beverly Salzman, and Rosalie James, and bother Maurice Girard.