Jean Raske

Jean Raske, 79, of Story City, Iowa, died on Thursday, January 8, 2025, at Mary Greeley Medical Center, in Ames, Iowa. A visitation will be held at Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:45 – 10:45 AM, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM.

Georgene Kae Raske was born on October 27, 1946, to George and Maebelle (Blair) Scott. She was united in marriage to Larry Groves on December 12, 1964, at the Webster City Church of Christ in Webster City, Iowa. Two children were born to this marriage, Cathy and Craig. The couple later divorced. After many years, Jean married Mike Raske, they spent many happy years together traveling, and enjoying nature before Mike died in 2019.

Jean loved fishing, with Canada being her favorite place to go. She also enjoyed camping and cherished time spent with her family. Jean was a kind and loving person, known for her great sense of humor and a stubborn streak that matched her strong spirit.

Jean’s family includes her children: Cathy (Eddie) Doughty, and Craig Groves; grandchildren: Kristin (Cory) Sweazey, Joshua (Kara) Brinkman, Zachary (Randi) Brinkman, Abbey (Jacob) Pruismann, Mason (MacKenzie) Groves, Carter Groves and Keira Groves; 17 great grandchildren; step children: Nathan (Ashley) Raske, and Andrea Pellegrino; and step grandchildren: Emmanuel, O’Darian, and Odyn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Mike; and sisters: Sharon and Georganne.