FULTON – Jean M. Hand, 56, of Fulton, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation and Health Care Center after a fight with cancer. She was employed by the former Gene’s Tap in Fulton.

Jean was born Jan. 1, 1956, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas J. and Margaret (Enwright) Hand. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulton.

Survivors include her father, Thomas (Barbara) Hand of Fulton; one sister, Peggy Hand of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; two brothers, Mike (Karen) Hand and Jim Hand, both of Fulton; two nieces; two nephews; one grandniece; one aunt; many cousins; and a special friend, John Nelson.