Jean Hamilton Obituary

Jean Ellen Hamilton

Jean Ellen Hamilton, 95, passed away August 26, 2025, in Huron, Ohio. She was born in Attica, December 12, 1929, the daughter of John L. and Mardell E (Hershiser) Wilkinson.

Jean graduated from Attica High School in 1949 and White Cross Hospital College of Nursing in 1950. As a registered nurse, she worked in Columbus, Willard Area Hospital, local doctor's office of Dr. Robert Cahill and later at local dentist's office of Dr. Dallas Cahill, both in Attica.

In September 1952, she married Chester L. (Pete) Gillett at Attica United Methodist Church in Attica. She was a long-time resident of Attica. After Pete's passing in 1977, she married Ronald L. Hamilton, who was also originally from Attica but had resided in Wauseon during his career and for many years with his first wife, Gertrude Wolf, until her passing. Ronald passed away in 2023.

Jean enjoyed many summers at their Lake Erie cottage adjacent to Camp Perry, hosting friends and family. She also "pampered" her grandchildren with burnt grilled cheese sandwiches, but only on one side.

Jean was a member of United Methodist Church in Huron after she and Ron moved there. Jean was also a member of White Cross School of Nursing Alumni Association, Tiffin Order of Eastern Stars, and Ladies Shriners.

She is survived by her son, Eric (Denise) Gillett; daughter, Karen Kishman; stepdaughter, Susan (John) Davis; and stepson, John (Pam) Hamilton; six grandchildren, Kyle (Sally) Gillett, Morgan (Lori) Gillett, Allison Kishman, Kristin (Mark) Clayman, Tom Davis, and Kaitlyn (Ian) Stark; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Samantha, Kasey, and Austin.

Jean was also preceded in death by son-in-law, Phillip Kishman; brother, Robert Wilkinson; and parents, John and Mardell Wilkinson.

Funeral services for Jean will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2025, at Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home in Bloomville, with Pastor Letty Damian of Attica Community Church officiating. Visitation for friends and family will also be Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at Attica Venice Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Legion Post 260, maintenance fund for Veterans Park located in Attica. Online condolences may be left for family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.