Mary Jean (Martin) Erner, 90, of Lena, IL, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away Friday morning, October 5, 2018, at Midwest Medical Center, in Galena, IL.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at the Nativity BVM Catholic Church, in Menominee.  Burial will be in the Nativity BVM Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:30 P/M to 8:30 P/M, on Monday, October 8, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where the parish rosary/scripture service will be at 4 P/M, on Monday. Visitation will also be from 9:30 A/M to 10:15 A/M, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at the church.

Jean was born in Seymour Township, of Lafayette County, WI, on August 12, 1928, the daughter of John C. and Irene (Boyle) Martin.  She was united in marriage to Melvin W. Erner, on May 24, 1949, in Shullsburg, WI.  He preceded her in death on April 23, 2011.

Jean was formerly a telephone operator and homemaker.  She enjoyed crocheting, a good game of cards, music, dancing, was an excellent cook and baker, and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her family was very important to her.

Surviving are her children, Ronald Erner, of Hanover, IL, Madonna (Tim) Heller, of East Dubuque, IL, Daniel Erner and Kathy, of Lena, IL, Melanie (Rod) Wichman, of Baileyville, IL, and Michelle (Doug) Wybourn, of Lena, IL; seven (7) grandchildren, Bill (Abbie) Erner, Chad (Katie) Erner, Danielle Erner, Kyle (Taylor) Wichman and Cody Wichman, and Paige, Ryan (Kaitlin) Wybourn and Rachael Wybourn; three (3) great-grandchildren, Joshua, Nathan and Cheyenne Erner; special friend, Sue Schlarman, of Dubuque, IA; a sister-in-law, Helen Martin, of Cottage Grove, WI; her care givers, Jean Katzenberger and Judy Love, both of Lena, IL; and her special Angel, Amy.

Jean was preceded in death by her siblings, Evelyn Straub; and her twin brother, Jack Martin.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com