Jean M. Bauer Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jean M. Bauer of Mankato, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jean left this world on April 5, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jean M. Bauer to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clem Simonett and Bertha Simonett (Brunner); her son Michael J. Bauer; her grandson Joseph Bauer; her brother Tom Simonett; and her grandson-in-law Michael McMahon.
She is survived by: her children, Marlene Houg (Byron), Thomas J. Bauer (Carla) and Rosanne Hanson (Joe Lyons); her grandchildren, Carl Houg (Stacy), Denise Houg, Rachel McMahon, Christopher Bauer (Brittany), Ashley Bauer, Katie Rux (Jake), Joleen Buesing (Diedrick), Melinda Bauer, Matthew Bauer (Maribel), Nathan Hanson, Johnathon Lyons (Taryn) and Joshua Lyons (Elizabeth); her great grandchildren, Madeline, Aubrey, Brogan Houg, Kayden, Kashton, Elsie Rux, Janee Marie Buesing, Nolan, Logan Bauer, William, Ella Bauer, Remi McMahon, Joseph, Paisley, Jensen and Parker Lyons; and her sister Maxine Herzog. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
