Jan Hinde

IN MEMORY OF: Jan Hinde Serving Location: CRAIN PLEASANT GROVE-MURDALE FUNERAL HOME 31 Memorial Drive, Murphysboro, Illinois Jan Hinde, 88, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. Born October 7, 1936, in Waterloo, Iowa, Jan was the daughter of the late John and June Campbell. She grew up on her family’s dairy farm near Jessup and was proud of her Scottish heritage, as her parents were second-generation farmers from Scotland. Jan enjoyed playing basketball for her high school in Dunkerton, Iowa, and showing calves at 4H livestock shows. Jan attended Iowa State University, where she earned a degree in home economics and met her beloved husband, Craig Hinde. They were married for 64 years and lived in Carbondale for 58 of them. Jan dedicated her life to her family and her community. She was a tireless volunteer at The Stage Company in Carbondale, IL behind the scenes making costumes and creating sets on stage, while Craig was acting and directing plays. They made many great friends during their time there for well over three decades. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always putting her family first. She started her career teaching sewing and later became the continuing education coordinator at John A. Logan College. She then worked for many years as an office manager for a local chiropractor. Jan and Craig loved to travel and shared many adventures together. Their favorite trip was a five-week journey to New Zealand, where they immersed themselves in the local culture, befriended people on farms and ranches, and enjoyed the country’s breathtaking landscapes. As a vibrant redhead, Jan never lost that beautiful Scottish color that matched her warm personality, a true reflection of her enduring vitality. She found joy in the simple things: cooking, gardening, sewing, and watching the birds and squirrels at her feeders. She was an avid fan of golf and Iowa sports. Jan also had a special bond with her dog Colt, her best buddy. Jan is survived by her four children: Susan Hinde, and her daughter Shelli Ronk; John Hinde and his wife Sara, and their children Cayden and Carlisle; Carolyn Isdonas and her husband Joe, and his children Katie and Joe; and Grant Hinde and his wife Jill, and their sons Dylan and Dan, along with her three great-grandchildren, Gabe, Murphy, and Miles. She is preceded in death by her husband, Craig Hinde, her sister, Joyce Campbell, and her grandson, Steven Ronk. A special thank you to Brandi, our newest honorary family member, for taking such good care of all of us. You are the angel we needed. Also, a special thank you to all mom’s caregivers contributing to her comfort and wellbeing. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Francis Care Animal Shelter in Murphysboro, IL. Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jan Hinde

October 7, 1936 - September 9, 2025