Janis Jane Jencon

January 8, 1929 - March 13, 2021

Age 92, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Herrin, IL. She died of old age, with her family by her side. Janis was preceded in death by her father, George Close and mother, Sadie Close. Also, by her loving husband of 67 years, Joseph John James Jencon and their beloved cat, Earl. Janis is survived by her eldest daughter, Sherrill Lee Gramse of Herrin, IL; son-in-law Harry “Henry” Gramse, Jr.; grandson, Matthew James Gramse; and granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Gramse. Also, Janis’ youngest daughter, Lynnsey Jean Jencon and Janis’ “good daughter”, Gloria V. DeLeon both of Braidwood, IL. Also surviving are sisters-in law, Jeanne Page of Joliet, IL and Barbara Jencon of Crest Hill; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Janis was born and raised on Oneida Street in Joliet and moved to New Lenox where her parents began farming. She attended Farragut School and Joliet Junior College in Joliet. She loved playing bridge, going to garden club, watching old movies and eating ice cream and popcorn. In her younger days, Janice was a telephone operator, teacher and artist. She owned two farms in Livingston County and resided in Manhattan, IL. Janis loved life, animals and her family in that order. She always said, “I’ve lived a full life, so don’t be sad when I go”. Janis’ wishes were to be cremated, which was handled by Meredith Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin, IL. Private graveside services will be held with Pastor Donald Batz of the Braceville United Methodist Church officiating. Her ashes will be inurned with her loving husband, Joseph (U.S. Navy Veteran) at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. RW Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959-5058. For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.