Mary Jane Chesterson, 96, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Whitlock Place, in Crawfordsville.
She was born on Dec. 2, 1929 in Crawfordsville, to Raymond and Mary Chesterson.
After graduating from Crawfordsville High School, she attended DePauw University, majoring in education and then went on to get her master’s degree from Vanderbilt University. She then taught at Willson and Hoover elementary schools. She had been a member of First Baptist Church and attended Rock Point Church.
Surviving is her niece, Linda Kostelnik; nephews, Dr. Thomas Lahr and Fred W. Lahr Jr.; great nephews, John Kostelnik and Ryan Kostelnik; and great nieces, Lauryn Lahr and Katy Lahr.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Hunt and Son Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. She will be buried at Oak Hill Cemetery on Grant Avenue.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.huntandson.com.
