Jeanne Marie Keirn, 71, of rural Pierceton, died peacefully in the company of family at 2:20 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

She was born to the late Gerald K. and Alice A. (Laier) Stephens on December 2, 1951, in Warsaw, Indiana. Growing up in the Larwill area, she completed school at Larwill High School.

On August 24, 1968, she married Phillip G. Keirn. For the past 33 years, they have made their home in rural Pierceton.

She had retired from Hinen Printing, Columbia City, where she was a press operator.

Living in the country, she grew a large vegetable garden annually, canning her produce for use throughout the year. She also liked to grow flowers to beautify the property. Partial to animals, she raised chickens who were her companions anywhere she went around the property. She enjoyed her horses, Sonny and Pony, and several dogs over the years.

Surviving is her loving husband of 54 years, Phillip; children, Brian S. (Lisa) Keirn of Roann, Tammy M. Keirn of Pierceton, and Mandy J. (John) Slone of Leesburg; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Patricia Hassoun of Covington, KY, Dorothy (Larry) Plummer of Warsaw and Marta Hawkins of South Whitley.

Per Jeanne's request, there will be no services. Interment will take place at the Booneville Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.