Margaret Jean Lees, 92 longtime Delavan resident and currently of Wind Lake, Wi died at Seasons Hospice in Waukesha on April 30, 2015. Jean, as she was fondly called, was born June 9, 1922 in Adams Co. Wisconsin the daughter of Walter H. Helm and Winifred M. Bement. She married Elton “Bud” Lees on June 17, 1950 in Davis Corners Methodist Church. Jean graduated from U of WI – Oshkosh with a teaching certificate in 1962. She taught school 17 years at North Walworth School to elementary students. She also taught in Fontana and Round School on Hazel Ridge Road, north of Delavan. She was an active member of the Delavan United Methodist Church and was active in United Methodist Women. Jean is survived by one daughter, Patti (Joe) Schlicher of Delavan and 2 sons, George (Nancy) Lees of Wind Lake,WI and James Lees of Muskego. 1 brother, Neal (Minerva) Helm of Grand March,Wi survives and 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband BUD in 1996. and a brother, Sydney. Funeral services will be 3pm Sat. May 9, 2015 at the Delavan United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stan Curtis officiating. Burial will be Monday Morning, May 11th at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the church from 1 to 3pm on Sat. May 9th. Memorials may be made in Jean’s name to the church. Betzer Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Margaret Lees
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