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Mary Jean Kitten, 79, of Ferdinand
Mary Jean Kitten, 79, of Ferdinand passed away Thursday June 23, 2022 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery
in Ferdinand. Mary Jean was born July 31, 1942 in Saint Meinrad to Edmund and Marcella (Gogel)
Graman Sr. She was united in marriage to Ralph S. Kitten on January 27, 1962 in Mary Help Of Christians
Church in Mariah Hill. Ralph preceded her in death on March 11, 2012.
Mary Jean was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church, Ferdinand Daughters of
Isabella, and Ferdinand Legion Post 124 Auxillary. She retired from Mobel Inc. in Ferdinand. She enjoyed
yardwork, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid Forest Park Ranger, and St. Louis
Cardinals fan.
Surviving are two daughters, Gina (Mark) Jones of Evansville, and Jodi (Dean) Gogel of Ferdinand. Three
sons, Rick (Denise) Kitten and Rob Kitten and companion, Jill Zazzetti all of Ferdinand, and Dan Kitten
and companion, Amanda Young of Greenwood. One son-in-law, Rex Schwinghamer of St. Henry.
Thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One brother, Patrick (Doris) Graman of
Huntingburg. One sister-in-law, Trish Graman of Evansville. Mary Jean was preceded in death by a
daughter, Dana Schwinghamer, and a brother, Edmund Graman Jr.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM EDT Tuesday June 28 th in Saint Ferdinand Church with
burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 EDT on Monday June 27 th at
Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand and Tuesday from 10:00 until 11:00 AM EDT in the church. Online
condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.