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Janet Brevik Obituary
Died: May 4, 2011
MARENGO – Janet L. Brevik (Bubb) from Marengo, formerly from Elburn, died May 4, 2011.
She was born in Chicago on Dec. 26, 1938.
Her parents were Carolyn and Milton Apple. Janet was adopted and raised by George Bubb.
Janet was the devoted mother to Robert, Dale (Marianne), William and Kathy Adams (Jeff). She was the proud grandmother of Daniel and Elise Brevik.
Her brothers and sisters were John Partipilo, Barbara Apple Drake (Mitch), and Elaine Dreher (Chris).
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Brevik; mother, Carolyn Partipilo; her biological father, Milton Apple; her father ,George Bubb; her stepfather, Ned Partipilo; and her stepsister, Collette Black.
She worked and retired from Illinois Bell after 27 years. She was a member of the Illinois Bell Pioneers. She then worked for Barco Products, RSA, and had quite the successful Avon business.
Jan attended Stuttgart American High School of Germany and was proud to attend the University of Maryland in Germany.
She enjoyed her marriage and raising her children along with Arthur Brevik for 30 years.
Janet was an avid scrapbooker, quilter, cake decorator, and photographer. She lived in the moment, as long as there was a picture involved. Jan is most known for her sense of humor and her love of life. She was truly a gift from God and will be greatly missed by her family and hundreds of friends.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. (corner of routes 25 and 64), St. Charles. Burial will be at Garfield Cemetery, Campton Hills. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 9, at Yurs Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little Angels, 1435 Summit St., Elgin, IL 60120. Visit the website at www.littleangels.org.
For information, call 630-584-0060 or visit www.yursfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Brevik
milia appell
April 30, 2020
its 9 years since you left us! and i think of you so often, you crazy lady! i do miss you and will cherish the happy memories of you....mili the other crazy lady!!!
Gene (Peck) Buck
May 9, 2011
Jan and I were classmates at Stuttgart American High School and met again at our school reunion in Tuscon many years later and it was as if the years had melted away as we remembered those days we shared together in Stuttgart. I will remember her warmth and her cheery smile and I thank her wonderful Dale for sharing her mother's life with those of us that may have been miles apart , but remained close to her in spirit. Dale provided us with a loving tribute to a life well-lived with love.
May 8, 2011
We too are thankful for the short time Jan was part of our lives. It is such a blessing to see the love of God in one of His children. As we mourn, we sing with joy that she is with God now. Our prayers, Rosie and George King
Brenda Young
May 8, 2011
I have a lot of memories of Jan from when I was kid! I will be keeping her family in my thoughts and prayers in the following weeks.....
Anita Walden
May 8, 2011
I know that Jan loved Jesus, so she is smiling for Him now! And perhaps she is even sitting with Mary today, on this special Mothers' Day.
I did not know Jan well, but as one of her Avon customers I can tell you that she never made me feel like a stranger. I thoroughly enjoyed doing business with her!
I need to send out a big thank you to Dale for providing the continued email updates on Jan. I really appreciated them.
May God bless the entire family and keep you wrapped in His love during this most difficult time.
Million Appell
May 7, 2011
In the few short years I have known Jan, it is difficult to imagine not knowing her!!! she was vibrant, fun, eager to learn, shared knowledge and absolutely loved her family...I will miss her very much, and I grieve for the loss to all of us.Miss you, Crazy Lady!
Joey (Shouse) Cochran
May 7, 2011
Janet and I attended Stuttgart and U of Md, Munich together. Some of my fondest memories are of our class trip to Copenhagen by bus. I have many pictures of her taken on that bus trip, and enjoy reliving those times in my memory. We met up again at the Arizona reunion and had a blast. We were going to room together at the Washington reunion but my husband developed cancer and had to have chemo at the time of the trip. I will be so sorry for having missed that last opertunity to visit with Janet. I know that she is with the Lord now and all pain and suffering has ceased. Good-by dear friend. You will be missed!
Cindy Howell
May 7, 2011
Jan's upbeat outlook and incredible drive have been an inspiration to our family more than 1,000 miles away as my mother, one of Jan's high school classmates, has undergone her own challenges with colon resection and recovery. Even though I only met her once (at one of mom's high school reunions) she reached out to me and my mother from the middle of her own struggle with great words of hope and encouragement. I did not really know Jan, but I feel certain that she lived her life to the fullest. She clearly leaves a lasting legacy of love and support with those who will carry her story forward.
Thank you for including those distant and on the fringes. You never know what will spring up when you take the time to plant the seed and tend it.
Carmel Piquette
May 7, 2011
Thoughts of Jan's smile come to my mind as I learned of her passing. My prayers of condolences for her family. Remembering her fondly from the days of working with her back in Elgin.
Mary Jean Adkins
May 6, 2011
We will always remember Jan's love, dedication and devotion for her family.
Please know that your Little Angels Family is thinking of you.
~Mary Jean
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