Jeannette I. “Netty” Brough, age 67, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away
at 10:07 PM on Friday, June 1, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in
Peoria, Illinois. She was born October 1, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
the daughter of Timothy Edwin and Esther Louise (Kies) Vargason.
Jeannette attended school in Troy Mills, Iowa and graduated from North
Linn High School. She later attended Kirkwood Community College where
she obtain a degree in Floriculture. Lastly, Jeannette attended Carl
Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois where she obtained two
additional Associates Degrees.
On March 4, 1972, Jeannette married Ronald C. Brough in the First
Lutheran Church in Monmouth, Illinois. Ron preceded her in death on May
25, 2018.
Jeannette worked at many places over her career. Ginny’s Cafe in
Monmouth, Mr. Quick in Monmouth, Smoller’s and Western Stoneware in
Monmouth. She lastly worked production at Admiral/Maytag in Galesburg,
Illinois until the plants closing.
Jeannette enjoyed flowers, vegetable gardening, and reading. Her family
remembers her as a selfless person who often thought of others before
herself. Mostly, Jeannette loved her family.
Jeannette is survived by one daughter; Jennifer (Shawn) Admire of
Monmouth, Illinois, one son; Jeremy Brough of Monmouth, Illinois, and
three grandsons; Dakota, Skylar, and Tristin Admire. She is also
survived by one sister; Janet (Larry) Bolton of Tucson, Arizona and
numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents,
her husband Ron, one brother, Fred Vargason, and one sister, Deanna
Vargason.
As were Jeannette’s wishes, cremation is being accorded. No services are
currently planned. For more information, or to leave a remembrance of
Jeannette, please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.
