d in marriage to Roger Alne on July 28, 1956, at the Church of Christ in Austin, MN. Roger preceded her in death on March 31, 2000.
Jean taught school at Bricelyn, MN for five years and later worked at other schools.
Jean was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett since 1974, where she was treasure, circle president, WELCA president, and enjoyed quilting.
Jean liked to read, bowl, quilting and gardening. She mostly enjoyed playing games with her grandchildren, and also enjoyed volunteering at the Opportunity Village Store in Clear Lake.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Rodney (Carol) Alne of Butte, MT, Scott (Jody) Alne of Elk Mound, WI, Larry (Helen) Alne of Forest City, and Rick (Cindy) Alne of Bothel, WA, and Marty ((Sandy) Alne of Ft. Dodge; her brother, Lowell (Shirley) Sorg of Austin, MN, her sister, Retha Farrell of Austin, MN; her grandchildren, Jennifer (Carlos) Sanchez, Chase, Kaitlin, Krystine, Mariah, Mikaela, Joshua, Ashley, Caleb and Connor Alne; her great-grandchildren are, Santana and Izzy Sanchez, as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mae Sorg; her husband Roger; brother, Marion Sorg, two sisters, Margaret Albin, and June Plath; grandchildren, Jesse and baby boy Alne; sisters-in-law, especially a dear sister-in-law, Gloria; a brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and others.
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