Jeanine “Jeanie” Lee Hodge, 62

Jeanine “Jeanie” Lee Hodge

August 26, 1959 – December 16, 2021

Jeanine “Jeanie” Lee Hodge of Hampton passed away December 16, 2021 at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. With honor, Adams Celebration of Life is serving the family.   

Per Jeanie’s wishes she was cremated and there will be no funeral. Private services will be held later date.  

Jeanine was born August 26, 1959, daughter of Sally Johnson Bast and Clifford Bast in Waterloo, IA. She graduated from Plainfield High School in 1977. She worked at the convenient store in Charles City following graduation until 1988 when she moved with Bill Hodge to Hampton, IA. Jeanie and Bill were married November 16, 1991.

Jeanie was employed by the Hampton Police Department for 25 years as a certified law enforcement dispatcher and jailer. She will be remembered for her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. Jeanie liked collecting antiques and collectables, riding with Bill on their Harley Davidson, spending time with children & grandchildren, and just plain honkey-Tonkin.

Those thankful for having shared in Jeanie’s life; her husband of 30 years Bill, 3 stepdaughters Angie (Dean) Geuder and their 2 children of Cedar Rapids, IA, Nicki (Denny) Hasenbank and their 2 children of Phoenix, AZ, Mishelle (Corey) Richards and their 3 children of Carlisle, IA. Beloved cat Jeffery, sister Cathy, 2 Brothers Craig and Ronald. Numerous nieces/nephews, cousins, and aunts. 

Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents, brother Rich, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to First Bank Hampton PO Box 59 Hampton IA 50441 C/O Bill Hodge in memory of Jeanine Hodge.