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Jean H. Comer

January 4, 1964 - November 10, 2024

Jean Hansen Comer passed on November 10th, 2024, at the age of 60, surrounded by her children and loved ones, after a brief and courageous encounter with cancer.

Jean was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Comer, Jr.; devoted mother of Aileen Sterr (Nicholas), Joe, Mary Kate, Tommy, and Sarah Jean Comer; proud grandmother to Cameron Sterr and the late Noah Sterr. Loving daughter of Betty (nee Calonder) and the late Thomas H. Hansen; cherished sister of Thomas V. Hansen, Daniel Hansen (Leslie), Mary Rhind (Thomas), Lynn Vear (Robert), Nancy Resing (John), and Lisa Hansen. Dear daughter-in-law of Eileen (nee O'Connor) and the late Thomas J. Comer, Sr.; dear sister-in-law of Anne O'Neill (Michael), Melissa Williams (Edward), and Catherine Helm (Theo). Also survived by many nieces and nephews, countless beloved friends, and honorary Comer children. 

Born and raised in the Chicago area, Jean moved to Buffalo, New York after marrying Tom, where together for 30 years they raised their five children. A talented educator, Jean spent her life leading classrooms and schools in her work, service and philanthropy. Her impact on students, teachers, and school communities can be felt in Buffalo and across the country. Jean’s zest for life, deep faith and love of family will forever be remembered. She encouraged and inspired those around her to always ask more from life. 

A Mass of Resurrection and funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm at St. Francis Xavier Church in La Grange, Illinois. Visitation will be held at the church starting at 11:30am.

The Comer family also wishes to gather the Buffalo community for a memorial Mass on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00pm at St. Joseph's University Church in Buffalo, New York.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to selected charities in her honor: