DETROIT – Jean Neal, 86, died March 20, 2020 at a Dexter healthcare facility. She was born April 26, 1933 in New Haven, Conn., a daughter of Franklin and Anna (Ford) Schildge. Jean was a homemaker for most of her life but also worked at Northeast Shoe and San Antonio Shoe (S.A.S.). She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.She is survived by one son, Everett and wife Teresa McGinnis of Detroit, a daughter Sally Brewer of Newport; a brother Timothy Schildge of Connecticut; six grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.Jean was predeceased by her first husband Eugene McGinnis, her second husband Donald Neal; a son, Kim McGinnis; brother Milton Schildge, a sister Ruth Unites; a grandson, Scott McGinnis; a great-grandson Craig Brewer; and a son-in-law Wayne Brewer.A graveside funeral and committal service will be held later in the spring at the Detroit Village Cemetery. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Obituary: Jean Neal
DETROIT – Jean Neal, 86, died March 20, 2020 at a Dexter healthcare facility. She was born April 26, 1933 …
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less