Photo courtesy of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan
Aug 9, 1939 – Nov 6, 2021 (Age 82)
Dearborn, MI, Jane Frances Roberts passed away on November 6, 2021 at the age of 82 as a result of a long heroic battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on August 9, 1939 in Lima, Ohio to William and Pauline Stein, Jane will be greatly missed by her husband of 58 years, Steven, as well as four children, Paul (Karen), Frank (Dana), Joan (Donald) Saynor, and David (Kim). Jane was loved by thirteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Jane was devoted to her faith, her family and a large circle of friends. She was a gifted educator who served in the public school system and as a catechism teacher.
Funeral arrangements include visitation at Howe Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave, Dearborn from 3 to 7 pm on Wednesday, November 10, visitation from 10 to 11 am Thursday November 11, at St. Kateri Church, 16101 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn, followed by a celebratory mass at 11am.
The family has asked that in lieu flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Southfield, Michigan, 48033 or to St Kateri Catholic Church.
Hi Randy My mom Nancy and I are reading old letters together that share moments with you and Jane from college days. We would love to hear from you and share the letters with you. 717-319-3203. With many prayers to you over the loss of your forever love Jane, Chrissy
Chrissy (Ashba)Lee
December 01, 2022 | Friend
So sorry to hear. You´re mom was always so nice to me. I´ll miss her.
Charlie bowman
February 05, 2022 | Friend
So,so sorry Steve. I feel the hurt as I go through the same battle with my loved one, Patty. What a horrible thing to experience. May GOD look over you and your family as you grieve over Jane and the wonderful years together.
Donald Sebo
November 14, 2021 | Naples, FL | Friend
To the Roberts family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Jane. She was an incredible human being that I had the great pleasure of knowing while working at Beaumont Commons. She fought incredibly hard during her battle of Alzheimer's. I will never forget the beautiful stories I heard from Steve (Mr. Roberts), about Jane, and about the wonderful time they spent together on this earth. It was a beautiful thing to witness the smile on her face when Steve came to visit her. May Jane rest in...
Jacob Gozalka
November 13, 2021 | Work
The Roberts family moved across the street from my childhood home just at the time I reached babysitting age. Many nights were spent at their home looking after Paul, Frank, Joan and David. I didn't realize it then, but thru the years Jane became a role model for me. Her friendly disposition, her love of children, her devotion to family, her time working at Greenfield Village, were all things she did that became part of who I am today. As an adult with a young family I moved down the...
Kathy Dickieson DeGiulio
November 10, 2021 | Milford, MI | Neighbor
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Carol and I remember Jane as such a kind and gracious neighbor on Fordson Drive. Our sympathy and love-
John & Carol Tingwall
November 10, 2021 | Novi | Neighbor
Steve: Jane was a wonderful, thoughtful person.
Her departure is a great loss to everyone she touched.
Kavita and Bhagwan Thacker
Bhagwan Thacker
November 10, 2021 | Orchard Lake, MI | Friend
We are so sorry to learn of your loss, Randy. We knew Jane as a beautiful young lady, the pride of her parents and a good friend\
Jim and Wilda Haidle
November 09, 2021
RANDY--I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THE GODD LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF HER
JIM DALLY
November 09, 2021 | Friend
