Jeannine (Newman) Binau, 81 of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at her home. She was born April 11, 1929 in Albany, Missouri to O.H. and Emma Frances (Gunther) Newman. Her parents preceded her in death. Jeannine graduated from Albany High School and then completed a Bachelor of Science in Education, followed by obtaining her Masters of Education at Columbia University in New York City, New York. She taught 38 years in the St. Joseph School System. She retired in 1986. She is survived by her Daughter, Jean Ann Easter, St. Joseph; Grandsons, Pvt. 1st Class Phillip Easter, Ft. Lewis, WA; Darrell Easter, St. Joseph; Sister, Betty Jean Black, Lenexa, KS; Niece, Kim Copple, Elkhorn, Neb; Great-niece and nephew, Allison & Ethan Copple.