Rogene "Jean" Hellested

Rogene (Jean) P Hellested (Hinrichs), age 91, of Greensburg, formerly of Monroeville, passed away December 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Jean was active in the community and known as kind, generous, and caring woman. Jean freely shared her time and talents with many organizations and individuals. Jean is survived by her Children Paul Hellested (Laurie), of Mount Pleasant, PA, and Chris Hellested (Rhonda), of Greensburg, PA; Her 8 Grandchildren, Jamie McClelland (Cody), Jessica Zegarelli (Brandon), Paulina Wray (Mark), Rachel Hellested, Amber Hellested (Edward), Brian Hellested (Logan), Anthony Ramuno, Michael Ramuno. She is also survived by 11 cherished great grandchildren and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Rolf Hellested, her brother, Warren Hinrichs, and her children Brian Hellested, Robert Hellested and Nicole Hellested. Born Rogene Phyllis Hinrichs, in Home, Kansas (Pop 160). She grew up in the baren flat-lands of Kansas and Nebraska. She moved to the big city of Lincoln, Nebraska, to attend nursing school upon graduating from high school. Shortly after earning her nursing certificate she moved to the even bigger city of Boston, Mass. where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Boston College. It was in Boston where she met the love of her life Rolf Hellested. Jean and Rolf started their family in the Boston area. They set down roots, grew their family, and resided in the Boston area for several years until they made the bold bodacious decision to move the family back across the country to Lincoln, Nebraska. Jean secured a teaching position at Lincoln General Hospital while Rolf pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Nebraska. This was quite the venture to make such a drastic change and move their 3 young boys cross-country. Fortunately, they had the support of her Bother Warren and his family in Lincoln, and she had a good support system of dear friends she had met in nursing school years earlier. 3 and a half short years later Rolf graduated and secured employment in the east suburbs of Pittsburgh working for Westinghouse. Jean spent many years as a housewife and raising her family shortly after moving to Monroeville, PA. She filled her spare time volunteering at her children’s school, was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for over 50 years, was a member of the Monroeville Chorus and Good Shepherd Choir, loved to dance and was a member of the Tiffany Ballroom Dance Club. When her children were older Jean returned to her nursing career. She spent several years working part-time flexible shifts and eventually went to work at Forbes Hospital specializing in Labor and delivery. After retiring from Forbes Jean spent many years enjoying retirement, traveling, and volunteering at the hospital, Library, and church. Jean was a kind outgoing woman who would talk to anyone about anything. Everyone who knew Jean also knew of her fondness for cats and love for her many kitties over the years. Jean lived a full life. We are thankful for the many years we shared with her. Jean truly left the earth a better place than when she entered. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL FUNERAL CHAPEL INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). A Funeral Service will be held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4503 Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone please meet at church. Interment is private.