Jean Ann Kinney

Jean Ann Kinney, age 69, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Woodland Hills Chapel in Mankato with lunch to follow.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.

Jean was born on March 4, 1955, in Mankato, to Stephen and Fannie (Selby) Kyte. On July 2, 1977, she married the love of her life, David B. Kinney, in Mankato. Jean enjoyed a dynamic career, working as a networking engineer for Canadian Pacific. After retiring she worked as a Hilton Hotel concierge.  Jean was an avid chef, baker, and seamstress. She volunteered with Project Fairy Godmothers, making alterations to donated Prom dresses.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend who was known for her creativity, warmth, and generosity.

Jean is survived by her husband, David, of Bloomington; her daughters, Heather Kinney of Apple Valley, and Ariel Kinney of Florida; her beloved grandchildren, Brayden Kinney, Chase Kinney, Victoria Kinney, Sophia Kinney, and Lucy Kinney; and her nieces and nephews, Scott Firestone, Andrew Sine, Richard Sine, and Jill Manser. And her beloved cat Thomas. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Fannie Kyte, as well as her sisters Linda (Kyte) Firestone, Elaine Kyte and brother Tom Kyte.