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Jill Crohan Obituary
Jill Carrie Clegg Crohan, 67, of Waldron, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on September 5, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 7, 1958, Jill lived a life defined by strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family and her nursing career.
She was predeceased by her parents, James and Shirley Clegg, and her brother, James David Clegg. Jill is survived by her loving spouse, Floyd Lyster of Waldron, Indiana; her children, Ellen M. Cartee (Joe L. Cartee II) of Spartanburg, SC, and Jason P. Crohan (Shivali Crohan) of Simpsonville, SC; her granddaughter, Raina Jade Crohan; her brothers, Jack Clegg and Jay Clegg; her sister, Julie Lancaster; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Jill recently celebrated one of life's greatest joys – becoming a Nonnie – with the birth of her first grandchild, Raina Jade Crohan, on July 25. Holding Raina for the first time just a few weeks ago brought Jill immense happiness and pride.
Jill was a lifelong nurse, dedicating more than forty years to healthcare. Her career spanned long-term care, critical care, wound care, and nurse management. She served as Director of Nursing at both Heritage House Convalescent Center and Morning Breeze, Inc., where she was a nurse leader, caregiver, and educator. Jill later worked in adult critical care at St. Francis Hospital and spent over a decade at Hancock Regional Hospital's Wound Healing Center.
Jill will be remembered for her strength, her humor, and her deep compassion and love for those around her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marian University School of Nursing at www.marian.edu/give-to-marian, honoring her lifelong dedication to the nursing profession.
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Lou Ann Blake
September 16, 2025
In fond remembrance of Jill and am deeply saddened by her untimely passing. Enjoyed and appreciated the pleasure of working together at Heritage House & Morning Breeze. Jill's journey.. both personal & professional were a testament of a life well lived! I valued and respected her many fine qualities and passion for nursing. With sincere sympathy to Jill's dear family that made her so very proud. May the Grace of God comfort you and his peace be with you always. Love, LouAnn
Christine Walker
September 10, 2025
So sorry to hear this. Jill was a sweet gal. She will be missed. Prayers for all of her family.
Meghan Haynes & Casey Pruitt
September 9, 2025
We will miss our regular talks with Jill immensely. She always made a point to ask about our kids, vacations, and lives every time we spoke. We know how much she loved Raina from the moment she was conceived! So happy she was able to make it down there for her birth and experience time with her, however short. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Penny
September 8, 2025
So sorry and shocked to hear about Jill`s passing. I worked with Jill for many years at the Heritage House of Shelbyville.
She later became my neighbor and we would share bird stories. I know she loved feeding the birds and she always knew the answers when I had a question about my birds.
We had a lot of fun times working together. Nursing was definitely her passion.
My sympathy and prayers are with her family and her two children and their families. She raised two great kids, Ellen and Jason. She loved her family dearly.
Kathy Nelson Gallina
September 8, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Jill´s passing. I went to grammar and high school with her. I got to know her well and the early years of high school. She was very kind and giving and she will be very missed. My prayers are with her family.
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