Janice R. Wren Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Janice R. Wren (nee Erickson) Age 78, of South Wilmington, IL, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at her home. Born May 17, 1940 in Sisseton, SD to the late Earling and Lillian (nee Tuff) Erickson. She married Elmer Wren on April 28, 1957 in Sisseton, SD. Janice enjoyed playing bingo, bowling, sewing, crocheting, her loving dog Rascal, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved visiting family in South Dakota. Surviving are her husband, Elmer; son, Wayne (Debbie) Wren of South Wilmington; two daughters, Wanda Emanuelson of Essex, IL and Brenda Schock of Coal City, IL; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Emanuelson, Bobby (Amanda) Wren, Johnny (Meredith) Wren, Melissa (Tony) Siatta, Kyle Schock, Brett (Katie) Emanuelson, and Joey (Hannah) Wren; nine great grandchildren; six sisters, Gayle Lotzer of Sisseton, SD, Judy Crooks of Sisseton, SD, Sandy Madsen of Milbank, SD, Susie Weeks of Browns Valley, MN, Glenda Rudebusch of Castlewood, SD, and Carol Nielsen of Peever, SD; one brother, Mervin Erickson of Peever, SD; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her parents; brothers, Raymond Erickson, Arden Erickson, and Wendell Erickson; sister, JoAnn Erickson, grandson Brad Emanuelson; and great granddaughter, Leaya Bushue. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 – 2:00 PM with funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts in her name may be directed to South Wilmington Fire Department. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com

Janice R. Wren

May 17, 1940 - April 22, 2019

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