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JANICE HAYES Obituary
Born May 29, 1938, in southern Illinois, the daughter of Delmar and Vonda Lee (Flannigan) Armes, Janice graduated from DeKalb High School in 1956 and married her high school sweetheart, Marshall Hayes on Aug. 4, 1957. She raised five children while helping Marshall operate the Hayes Spotlight grocery stores in Malta and DeKalb.
She was an avid photographer, reader, and loved traveling with Marshall and special friends, Jim and Judie Cochrane. Her joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her time spent in Florida, walking on the beach, lounging by the pool, eating out and shopping at the farmers market.
She is survived by her husband, Marshall; five children, Jeff (LaDonna) Hayes, Marshall (Jennifer) Hayes, Casey (Bonnie) Hayes, Shelley (Robert) Hueber and Amy (Rod) Engstrom; twelve grandchildren, Spencer and Berkley Hayes, Olivia and Isabella Hayes, Sam, Kelsey and Eli Hayes, Alexandra and Joel Hueber, and Nate, Noah and Gabrielle Engstrom; three siblings, Jean (Stanley) Hydrick, Jim (Dorothy) Armes and Brenda (Dwight) Bowman; three brothers-in-law, Ron (Carol) Hayes, Ken (Marcia) Hayes and David (Mary) Walker; and several nieces and nephews. She also is survived by a very special mother-in-law, Evelyn Walker.
She was preceded in death by two siblings, Robert Lynn and Angela Lamphere; her mother, father, stepfather and father-in-law.
A memorial service and celebration of life is scheduled with a welcome from 10:30-11 a.m. and a service from 11 a.m.-noon, followed by a luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 17, at First Baptist Church of DeKalb. Cremation will take place at Finch Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Lung Association.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115. Visit www.RonanMooreFinch.com to send an online condolence; 815-758-3841.
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Memories and Condolences
for JANICE HAYES
Dave and Connie Russell
December 17, 2011
Marshall - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May all of your special memories of Janice help to ease your sorrrow.
December 17, 2011
Just heard on Friday night that Janice will be singing with the angels this Christmas. We have been so out of touch since September so it was a shock for us, but we rejoice that she knew our Lord intimately and is now without the frailties of her last years. The words of the song "I Can Only Imagine" come to my mind - Janice now knows in full of the glory of God while we still see only in part! We are thankful for her life and are praying for your family in your loss.
John and Ruth Peterson
Pam Listy
December 16, 2011
Marshall and family, I was so sorry to hear about Janice. She will be missed by many, I'm sorry for your loss.
Barbara Goken
December 15, 2011
I was shocked to read in the obits that Janice had passed away. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. She certainly was a LADY and always had a warm smile for me whenever I saw her. I know she will be greatly missed by her family. She will always be there in your hearts.
December 14, 2011
With deepest sympathy for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Siebrasse
Liz & Bob Canova
December 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. I remember when I first moved to Malta and lived in your duplex and I even worked at the store. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy
December 13, 2011
I remember her from The Spot Lite :) such fond memories connected to her via that store! I'm sorry to hear of her passing.
Ron & Lori Peterson
December 13, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the entire Hayes family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
December 13, 2011
We send our most sincere sympathy to Marshall and all of your family. May God bless and comfort you.
Yvonne & Jim Mattura Sycamore IL
Deena Kerwin
December 12, 2011
Marshall, my deepest condolences to you and your family. My children and I have many fond memories of Janice and her kind, loving nature. May you find peace and comfort that Janice is loved and honored by many.
December 12, 2011
Marshall& Family,
We are so sorry to see that Janice passed away. She was a loving wife,mother,grandmother and more.We are in Arizona, but know that our prayers are with you. I was glad to have some time with both of you at our 55th class reunion in September.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Bob & Kay Diedrich
Sue Brammerlo Dirker
December 12, 2011
Marshall & family-
Janice was the best "secret sister" a person could ever have...I loved the little thoughtful gestures she would secretly drop of at my house throughout the year. She will be dearly missed by all!
Roger and Judy Warkins
December 11, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to you, Marshall and family, on the passing of Janice. May your loving thoughts and memories carry you through these dark days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
karla Walt
December 11, 2011
Marshall and Family - We are sorry to hear of the passing of Janice. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Dan and Karla Walt
Gerner & Merijo Anderson
December 11, 2011
Marshall, Gerner and I were so sad to hear of Janice's passing. We always enjoyed visiting with you both at class reunions. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in the days and months ahead.
Clarke & Pam (Ryan) Cubbage
December 11, 2011
Marshall and Family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Janice. You will be in our thoughts & prayers. She was a great Mom. She will be missed.
Elsie Hicks
December 11, 2011
Marshall and family. I have many memories of you and your family, like the time you stayed with us in Louisville for the JC's convention. Please give our love to everyone. Tell Aunt Evelyn we love her and think of her often.
Elsie and THE GIRLS in St. Louis
mr.and mrs. donald scott
December 10, 2011
we were very sorry to hear janice. it was a blessing to know that she was a christian and we know that she is with the lord and has no more pain. we know that she will be sadly missed marshall by you and your family. our prayers are with you and your family and may God bless you
December 10, 2011
Marshall, Larry and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your wife and best friend Janice,We were so sorry to hear this very sad news. Janice was a lovely lady and you will be in our thoughts during this trying time. Larry & Joy French
Grand Rivers, Ky.
Rebecca & Clay Fraley
December 10, 2011
We send our sincerest condolences to the entire Hayes family and ask God to comfort you in this time of loss as only He can do. Most sincerely,
Gloria Alms
December 10, 2011
To Marshall and his family our deepest sympathy from your former residents of Malta, Robert and Gloria Alms.
Jerry & Pam Rogers
December 10, 2011
Marshall and Family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Janice. You will be in our thoughts & prayers during this very difficult time.
Gene & Donna Finnestad
December 10, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Janice. It was good to see her at the class reunion this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jody Bray
December 10, 2011
Marshall and family, I'm so shocked to learn of Janice's passing. Bobby and I live in Tennessee now so I was unaware that she was ill. I will hold you up in prayer of course but also know that I loved this family as a whole so vey deeply and cherish all the memories I personaly got to have with you all. From growing up with the children in the neighborhood of 11th and Pleasant streets in DeKalb to comming full circle and working for you at he store on the corner there. Again I will alway cherish my time in life with the whole Hayes family, and I'm so sorry for your loss and heart break. I love you all, Jody Bray
Craig Duffield
December 10, 2011
Marshall and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God give you strength and courage for the days ahead.
Craig & Jeanne Duffield and Family
Phyllis Talley
December 10, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darcey Crouch
December 10, 2011
My heart is heavy today after hearing of Janice's passing. I have only fond memories of her, Marshall and their children. Living accross the street from them for 17 years,and working for them at The Spot Lite,back in the day.Janice was the definition of "KIND"! I will miss running in to her around town and seeing her smiling face. Sincere sympathy to you,Marshall, and your family.
Frank and Sue Pease
December 10, 2011
Our condolences go out to Marshall and his entire family. I'll always have fond memories of going to Spotlite and being greeted by Janice's smiling face.
Don & Dorothy Montavon
December 10, 2011
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Marshall and family..She is now in her Father's arms.May she rest in peace..
Ron&Kathy Jossendal
December 10, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Hayes and Armes families our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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