Jean Marie (Bernardy) Thooft was born on September 17, 1938, in Vesta, to Mathew and Ann (Wittry) Bernardy. She grew up in Seaforth and received all of her sacraments at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Seaforth. On October 15, 1958, she was united in marriage to Ray Thooft in Seaforth. The couple farmed and raised their family near Lynd. Jean enjoyed sewing, embroidery and crocheting. She gave most of her work away to friends, family and others. She also enjoyed playing cards, and gardening. Jean was fond of baking and she baked cakes for most family occasions including weddings and graduation parties.
Jean died on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Ray, of Lynd, daughter Carol (and Stephen) Goblish of Milroy, grandchildren Adam, Michael (and Stephanie), Melissa (and Brandon), Amanda, Jordan and Kaitlynn, great-grandchildren Owen, Sophia, Abigail and Emmett, son David (and Shirley) Thooft of Lynd, grandson Austin, son Dennis (and Mary Jo) Thooft of Lynd, granddaughter Jessica, daughter Joan (and Gary) LaVoy of Tracy, grandchildren Mathew and Jennifer, son Dean Thooft of Marshall, grandchildren Zachariah, Lucas and Joshua, son Kevin (and Kris) Thooft of St. Clair, granddaughters Ashley and Allison, son Brian (and Jill) Thooft of Lynd, grandchildren Brayden and Brennen, siblings Kate (and Ernest) Thooft of Tyler, Bob Bernardy of Seaforth, Marlene (and Gerald) Heiling of Austin, TX, Pat (Gerald) Goblirsch of Kerkhoven, Mary Jo (and Frank) Pohlen of Janesville, Linda (and Tom) Chapman of Prior Lake, Tom Bernardy of Seaforth, Ron (and Lynette) Bernardy of Olivia, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Jerry and Jim.
