Jean Willborn
August 09, 1944 - March 29, 2025
Obituary
Jean Anne Willborn age 80 of Cambridge, WI passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster, WI. She was born August 9, 1944, the daughter of John and Helen (Judkins) Bradley. She attended Bethel Grove country school and graduated from Darlington High School. She was accepted into St. Mary's School of Radiologic Technology in Madison and received her certificate as a registered x-ray technician. Jean was united in marriage to Larry Willborn on August 1, 1964. Jean was proudly employed at the Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington where she worked as an x-ray technician for 30 years. She then drove a medical mobile unit for 8 years until her retirement in 2005.
Jean and Larry were blessed with two children: Brad (Melanie) Willborn and Robyn Willborn and three very special grandchildren: Avery (Jordan), Nick and Sadie (Alex Hansen). She is further survived by her siblings: John (Jean Ann) Bradley, Karyn Roder, Joani (Ron) Kittoe, Jerry (Norita) Bradley, and Donna (Patrick) Bradley; one brother-in-law: David (Kay) Willborn, many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Willborn in 2021, her parents; one sister: Reenie Lucking; and one brother: Patrick Bradley, and special fury friend Tuttie.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Truman, WI with Fr. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Truman, WI at a later date. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com
A luncheon will be held at St. Philomena's Catholic Church (338 Chestnut St. Belmont, WI 53510) following the Memorial Mass on Saturday April 5, 2025. A celebration of life will take place at Rippers Saloon (105 W Commerce St, Belmont WI 53510) from 1:00PM- 4:00PM following the luncheon on Saturday April 5, 2025.
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Nancy McCarten
Coworker • 27 days ago
Many great memories and laughs with Jean as a coworker at the hospital. She will be missed by many. My sympathy to the family.
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MaryJo Torstenson
Friend • 27 days ago
So sorry for your loss. My sympathies to the Willborn family during this difficult time.
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Avella (Val) Thomas
Friend • 27 days ago
Val Thomas I have know Jean over 30 years and had developed a great friendship. After we both retired we shared phone calls every Monday. Texted during football games and had many lunches at Chili’s. Also got together to share birthdays. I will greatly miss you Jean. Be at peace. My sincere condolences to her family.
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Jill Malott
Friend • 28 days ago
Jean and I were high school friends and cheerleaders together for 3 of those years. We had many fun times togethere back in the day. She will be fondly remembered by her many friends and family. My sympatehy to your family.
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Lori Neumann
Coworker • 28 days ago
Jean was a great friend and worker at the hospital. She was great! She will be missed!
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Pat Stauffacher
Friend • 28 days ago
Many fun memories of Jean at the hospital. She was one of the best. Thinking of her family at this time. She will be missed.