SIMON’S PASSING

PUBLISHED: February 24, 2000 at 1:00 AM CST | UPDATED: August 21, 2021 at 2:02 AM CDT

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Illinois lost a class act Sunday when it was announced that Jeanne Simon passed away. She was as charming and gracious as she was sincere and honest.

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SIMON’S PASSING

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