Jeanne Marie Rand Square
November 25, 1919 ~ November 27, 2016
Jeanne Marie Rand Square, age 97, passed away peacefully at 12:06 p.m., Sunday, November 27, 2016 at her home surrounded by family.
A lifelong resident of Madison, Ohio, her family was among the very earliest settlers and residents, and she was an active member of the Madison Historical Society.
From a young age Jeanne loved dancing and due to her talent, was invited to New York City to dance when she was just 20. She chose instead to marry Nick Square and raise a family.
Jeanne taught dancing at her home for 40 years to the children of Madison and surrounding communities. Once a year, she held a dance recital for her young "Stars of Tomorrow", as she liked to call her students. Her love of dance continued throughout her life including ballroom dancing, square and circle dancing with the Shawnee Squares of Geneva. In her later years, she continued with "Silver Sneakers" at the YMCA until only a few weeks before her death.
Jeanne was responsible for naming her husband's building development "Squares Acres".
She was preceded in death by her late husband, Nick J. Square, her second son, Timothy and her late life companion, Anton Mlack.
She is survived by her children, Nick (Cheryl) Square, Gregory Square, Peter Square, Jeffery (Sandra) Square; grandchildren, Jennifer (David) Hahner, Ann (Jim) Colaneri, Timothy Square, Jr., Amy Square, John Square, Ted (Amanda) Square, Tyler Square, Nicole Square, Megan Square; great-grandchildren, James, Monica, Andrew, Michael, Timothy III, Madelyn, Nick, Justin, William; and daughter-in-law, Sue (the late Timothy) Square.
Friends will be received 6 9 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio 44057. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio, celebrated by the Rev. Sean Donnelly. Interment will be May 1, 2017 at North Madison Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio 44057 or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44110.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.These times prove to be the hardest for us, when our loved ones fall asleep in death. God's word the Bible gives us encouraging information regarding death. At Acts 24:15, John 5:28,29, 1Corinthians 15:26, and Revelation 21:4. May just a few of these Bible truths bring you comfort at this time.
Jeff and family. So sorry for your loss. I loved reading about your mother she had a full life. So enjoyed her joining us at the beach
Jeff,Sandra and Family,
I offer my deepest sympathy .
Aunt Pauline and Bill
Condolences to the entire Square family. I fondly remember my dance lessons in the early 50's, but also the fright at the big recital held at Riverside HS auditorium. Our group had the audience rolling – but not for the right reasons. She never lost her cool with us, even on that night. My lessons ended when we moved but kept up the warming-up exercises for many years. She was an inspiration to many.
I also remember how she accepted her sons' love of turtles but remember the one too large for an old bathtub and the sad faces when they carried it back down the road to the creek.
So sorry to learn of Jean's passing. I have fond memories dancing with Jean at Painesville Township Park and breakfast afterwards at Perkins with “The Gang”.