linton, First Baptist Church in Maquoketa, and the Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation, Iowa. Most recently she had worked for River Service Company. Jean was a member of Jackson County Master Gardener's for a number of years. She enjoyed playing the piano as well as gardening, horticulture, and her pet dogs and cats. Those left to honor Jean's memory include a son, Ben Buchner of Maquoketa, IA; her parents, Ross and Vivian River of Maquoketa, IA; a sister, Sue River of Madison, WI; and brothers Dave (Paula) River of Maquoketa, IA, and Bruce "B.R." (Chris) River of Maquoketa, IA. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, and a sister Kay. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Jean V. River memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.