Jane Loretta Christensen
March 8, 1919 - March 17, 2014
Jane L. Christensen (nee Jankowski) Age 95, of Gardner, IL, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at Morris Hospital. Born March 8, 1919 in Joliet, IL to the late Edward and Veronica (nee Luzbetak) Jankowski. Member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington and also the Gardner Senior Citizens. She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her family. Surviving are six children, Nancy (Al) Haraway of Cocoa Beach, FL, Walter (Juanita) Christensen of Shorewood, IL, Judie Romanetto of Macon, MO, Edward (Sandra) Christensen of Coal City, IL, Alan (Debra) Christensen of Luxemburg, WI, and Kay Lynn (Keny) Tucker of Sealy, TX; one sister, Agnes (Robert) Dobczyk of Joliet, IL; sisters-in-law, Rhea (Earl) Kingman of Normal, IL, Luella Christensen of Gardner, Jeri Jankowski of Joliet, Shirley Farland of Gardner, and Margie Jankowski of Joliet; eighteen grandchildren, Bill (Maggie) Doll, Jim (Rosa) Doll, Bob Doll, Deb (Jim) Reed, Joe (MJ) Christensen, Jill (Dave) Hickey, Kurt Romanetto, Darlea (Curtis) Johnson, Bryan (Krista) Romanetto, Jori Christensen, Dana (Tori) Christensen, Taylor Christensen, Erik Christensen, Brenda Christensen, Mary Jane Christensen, Lisa Christensen, Michael Tucker, and Amy Tucker; thirty seven great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Roy E. Christensen, whom she married May 14, 1941 in Joliet; four brothers, Anthony, Frank, Edward, and Stanley Jankowski; two sons-in-law, Joe Doll and Marvin Romanetto. Mass of Christian Burial will be at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Hornicak officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be directed to St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington, IL. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory in charge of arrangements. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com
Jane L. Christensen (nee Jankowski) Age 95, of Gardner, IL, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at Morris Hospital. Born March 8, 1919 in Joliet, IL to the late Edward and Veronica (nee Luzbetak) Jankowski. Member of the St. Lawrence Catholic... View Obituary & Service Information