Jean C. Sundine, 97, of Brownsburg, and former resident of Rochester, passed away peacefully at IU West Hospital in Avon, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 8:26 a.m., with her children at her bedside.
Jean was born on February 23, 1928, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Marino Calacurcio and Sophie (Nadolny) O’Bryant. She married her high school sweetheart, Harry Sundine, on March 18, 1947, in Bluffton, Indiana. He was the love of her life. Together, they raised three children—Steve, Becky, and Cal—while living in Illinois, Kentucky, and Indiana. The family moved to Rochester in 1968, where they made their home for more than 41 years before relocating to Brownsburg in 2009.
A devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Jean’s life centered around her family, whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed cooking and experimenting with new recipes, reading, gardening, listening to music, playing cards, bowling, and golf. Jean also volunteered with the old Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary and loved keeping busy, whether indoors or outside. After Harry’s retirement in 1990, they enjoyed spending over 10 winters together in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Survivors include her daughter Becky Sundine of Brownsburg, Indiana; son Cal (Teri) Sundine of Plainfield, Indiana; daughter-in-law Mary Sundine of Rochester, Indiana; grandchildren Christina (Mike) Geis and Robert (Britney) Weller; seven great-grandchildren; four nieces; and nine nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harry (January 13, 2011); son Steve Sundine (January 11, 2022); her parents; stepmother Ruby Calacurcio; stepfather William O’Bryant; sisters Marie Giles and Louise Green; and brothers Daniel O’Bryant, Bobby Calacurcio, Patrick O’Bryant, and Joseph O’Bryant.
In keeping with Jean’s wishes, a small private graveside service was held at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
