Jean Dolores Kauno passed away and went to be with the Lord on Oct. 6, 2015. Jean was born to Elmer and Faye Graves on May 23, 1926. She grew up in Tilden, Neb., spending most of her childhood years on the family farm where she loved to ride her horse, Lady, and to take sleigh rides in the snow. She was fortunate to have a large extended family close by and grew up with much love. Jean attended high school with the late comedian Johnny Carson in Norfolk, Neb. She went on to attend Wayne State Teacher’s College in Wayne, Neb. before venturing to Denver, Colo. to work at the Bell Telephone Company. Jean had a long career in social work and as a secretary to government agencies.
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