Obituary of Jean Mary Logalbo

Jean M. Logalbo, 93, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at her home. Jean was born on October 12, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Larry and Rosemary (Harkins) Conroy. Along with her former husband, she helped to open and establish Pete’s Patio restaurant in Niles. She retired from working at St. Mary’s Convent as a nurse’s aide. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; Melvin “Mel” Conroy, and Betty O’Toole. Jean is survived by her children, Linda (Gary) Karnes of Nevada; Shirley (Larry) Townsend of Niles; Cynthia Logalbo of Indiana; and Mary Jo (Sam) Udell of Niles; grandchildren; Pete Karnes, Samara Knepp, Anthony (Ali) Udell, Dominic (Emma Currens) Udell; a niece; Kathy O’Toole; and special friend, Dick Cretol. Jean was a longtime member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Niles. A private family gathering will be held at Brown Funeral Home, she will be laid to rest at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens in Niles. Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to Oakcrest Adult Foster Care, in care of Jan Oles, 7839 Chapel Rd. Niles, MI 49120. Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles.