Jean E. Estill

Stuart — Jean Elaine Estill, 76, of Stuart, died peacefully Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Parkside Manor in Stuart.

Memorial visitation was held Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 at the Atkinson Methodist Church in Atkinson.

Memorial funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 at the church in Atkinson. Pastor Bob Wynn officiated.

Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Atkinson at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson is in charge of the arrangements.

Jean was born Jan. 10th, 1949 in Stuart and passed away peacefully at Parkside Manor on Sept. 22, 2025 at the age of 76. She was surrounded by family, friends, and many loved ones that visited during the final few weeks.

From the beginning, Jean was a rancher's daughter at heart and grew up with her parents John and Eleanor Mohr and sister Judy on the Mohr Ranch south of Atkinson. She was very active in 4-H and competed across a variety of equine, cattle and craft events. During high school she was queen at the annual Atkinson Hay Day's Celebration. In 1967, she was crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska where she won that title at the famous “Nebraska's Big Rodeo” in Burwell. She competed for Miss Rodeo America in Las Vegas that same year.  

Jean married Jim Estill April 5, 1968, in Burke, SD. Initially Jean split her time between rancher, US mail carrier and mom. Later Jim and Jean owned Green Valley Irrigation in Atkinson, where she worked for several years alongside Jim. Over the course of everything, Jim and Jean raised three sons Jared, Jerry and Justin Estill.  

  Upon retirement from the irrigation dealership, Jean spent much of her time doing a variety of activities. She was passionate about raising premium quarter horses, volunteering her time into the local church and community, cheering on Husker volleyball and loving her five grandchildren. Grandma Jean developed a keen eye for baking cakes and regularly created themed cake creations for her grandkids birthdays. From ballerinas and princesses to baseball and football players, her cakes were a thing of beauty. Jean and Jim were a staple at grandkids sporting events and various activities. During these activities Jean never met a stranger, quickly warmed up to anyone and consistently inserted herself as self appointed team grandma and drink and snack coordinator.  

Jean touched countless people in many ways throughout her lifetime.  

"Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening, live each day as if it were your last"  

Rest in peace wife, mom and grandma.

Love all of us and everyone you touched. God bless.

Jean is survived by her husband Jim Estill; three sons Jared (Angie), Jerry and Justin (Becky); five grandchildren Makenna, Sydney, Davis, Jameson and Kole; one sister Judy Densberger; and two nephews John (Meg) and Jake (Tarin).  

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Eleanor Mohr and an infant sister Mary Louise Mohr.