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Jane Kidd Obituary
Jane Fager Kidd, age 84, a resident of West Chicago, formerly of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 30th, 2015. She was born October 2, 1931 in Easton, Illinois, the third of four daughters to John and Dorothy Fager.
Jane grew up in Easton and graduated from Easton Community High School in 1949. She graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Music Education, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority and Delta Omicron National Professional Music Fraternity. She met William L. Kidd at college and they were married on June 12, 1954. While Bill served in the military, Jane worked as a music teacher in Chandlerville, Illinois. When Bill returned from military service they lived in the Chicago area and Oshkosh, Wisconsin. They raised their three children in Glenview and Barrington. Jane was an active member of the Glenview United Methodist Church and the Garden Club.
She was very musical and taught piano lessons in Glenview and sang in church choirs. After moving to Barrington in 1970 Jane began her career in the insurance industry. She worked at Liberty Mutual and Arthur J Gallagher until her retirement in 2000. She was a loving caretaker to her mother-in-law, Mae Kidd, for many years.
In 1997, she moved to West Chicago where she was a member of the Wheaton Sports Center and the Gary United Methodist Church. In addition to music, Jane’s interests included creative pursuits such as knitting, gardening and entertaining. She was an avid follower of Chicago sports teams.
She is survived by her three children, Sherrie (Jon) Wenzel of Sugar Grove, Tara (Craig) Stow of Saline, Michigan and William (Jen) Kidd of Arlington Heights and six grandchildren, Sean, Andrew (Michelle), Em, Brenna, Evalyn and Kirkwood. She is also survived by her three sisters, Patricia Hovey, Janice Hannagan, and Marjorie “Ginger” Pottorf and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1997 and her parents.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday January 9, from 11 to 1:45 at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. A memorial service will follow at 2:00PM at Gary United Methodist Church (just across from the funeral home).
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jane should be made to the charity of your choice.
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for Jane Kidd
Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ
January 18, 2016
I was so sorry not to be able to attend Jane's Memorial service. I have only the fondest of memories of her. She was always so gracious and kind. And I remember her as a patient piano teacher, especially when I forgot to practice! I will offer a Mass for her peaceful repose and for the comfort of all her family and friends who mourn her loss. May she rest in peace!
Steve Sparough
January 17, 2016
Remembering Mrs Kidd, the Kidd family and the memories of Rugen Road fondly. Those were special times that, like Mrs Kidd, will be cherished forever.
love
Steve Sparough
January 8, 2016
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother.
Bette Freund
Tom sparough
January 7, 2016
May you join the angelic choir, Mrs. Kidd. Fondly, Tom (formerly Tommy) Sparough
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Nancy Scorby
January 7, 2016
So sorry for you loss, Sherrie.
Your Travel Friend ...
January 6, 2016
Dear Sherrie and family,
Pole sana, I am so sorry for your loss. Reading about your Mother made me wish I had had the pleasure of meeting her.
Sincerely, Jane Leland
Diane and John Quaadman
January 6, 2016
Dear Sherri and family,
Sending our sincere condolences.
January 6, 2016
My sincere sympathy to all the family, Jane was a good friend when we were in high school.
Anna Mae Lynn Held
Worth Smith
January 6, 2016
My sympathy to Jane's family and friends. Jane and I were classmates at Easton High School Class of 1949. Fond memories of our High School years. Always looked forward to seeing her at the annual Alomni Reunion. Sometimes we were the only members of the Class of 1949 attending. Again my sympathy in your loss.
Marianne Juliano
January 6, 2016
My condolences to all of Jane's family. She was a sweet and caring lady. I will miss her smiling face at the club. I know she was so happy to go on her trip this summer and talked about it to all her friends at the Sports Center. We will all miss her.
Bill Farrell
January 6, 2016
So sorry for your lose please accept my here sincere condolences. I remember times growing up and going to long beach and having so much fun with all of you guys
January 6, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to you from the Krause family--longtime Easton neighbors and friends of the Fager family.
Marguerite Ledone
January 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss Sherrie. You are in my prayers.
Diane Geramanis
January 5, 2016
My condolence to all of Jane's family and friends. I knew her from the Wheaton Sports Center and always admired her for staying active at her age. She inspired me to do the same. She was always very sweet and outgoing. I am sorry I will not be there on Saturday as I am now living in Florida.. I am so very sad and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
January 4, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend and Illinois Wesleyan University Classmate. Mary Ann (Hagmeyer)and Bob Guenzler. IWU Class of 1953. As a fellow music major in our class I have fond memories of Jane and we were pleased to have talked with her on campus for 60th class reunion. Bob Guenzler Aurora,IL
Isabelle (Jim) Happli
January 4, 2016
I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I will always remember her as a kind and gracious lady who loved her family very much. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Barb Kaiser
January 4, 2016
My condolences to your Family, your Parents were always so nice to us when we would come down to visit your Grandma Kidd with my Grandpa Happli. I am Jim & Isy's middle child! Such fond memories of the past. God Bless!
Eileen Farrell
January 3, 2016
Sherri, Tara & William,
I am so sorry to hear Jane has passed away. I have great memories of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
January 4, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Tara Stow
January 3, 2016
Missing you now and always. I love you Mom.
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