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Janet GORMAN Obituary
CHATHAM, IL - Janet Gorman, 81, of Chatham, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, at St. John's Hospice in Springfield, Ill.
She was born Sept. 5, 1934, in Pekin, Ill., to J. Arthur and S. Hazel Fickle Jones.
Janet was the valedictorian of her high school class in Bradford, Ill.
On Aug. 2, 1958, she married James Edward Gorman in Bradford, Ill.
She is survived by her sons: Michael of Springfield, Patrick (Catherine) of Carmel, Ind., and Timothy of Ballwin, Mo. Her life was blessed by six grandchildren: Jake, Mary and Terrence, and Joe, Joshua and Jackson.
Janet graduated from the University of Illinois in 1956, with a degree in Elementary Education; she was elected as a member of the Mortar Board Academic Honorary Society and Zeta Tau Alpha Social Sorority. She taught in Elmhurst, Ill., and Girard, Ill., for several years.
She was a member of the American Association of University Women and Junior Women's Club. Mrs. Gorman served as a troop leader for the Girl Scouts. Janet held a membership in the G.V. Black Dental Auxiliary; her husband, Dr. James Gorman served as a dentist in Girard for 49 years.
After moving to Chatham in 1977, Mrs. Gorman was a substitute teacher for many years for the Ball-Chatham School District. She and her husband were active members of Glenwood Athletic Boosters, the Gridiron Club, and Band Boosters. Janet was active in bridge clubs in Girard and Springfield.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Janet's family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m., Friday, March 11, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham.
Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral ceremony at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 12, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, Chatham, with Paula Staab Polk as Funeral Celebrant.
Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL, 62629, or St. John's Hospice, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL, 62769.
To leave condolences, please visit online at www.staabpolk.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet GORMAN
Sponsored by Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center - Chatham.
March 11, 2016
With each new day you will find peace in your heart. My prayers, love, Sandy Conlon
March 9, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to all of you, Mike, Pat, & Tim. Your Mom was a very nice lady. May your wonderful memories carry you through. Sincerely, Scott & Chris (Pickerill) Nichols
Norm Smith
March 9, 2016
Mike, Pat & Tim,
From a school person's perspective, there is a direct correlation between wonderful kids and wonderful parents. The Gorman family is a great example. So sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
Hannah McDaniel
March 9, 2016
So sorry to learn of Janet's Passing. A lovely lady who will be missed by all who knew her
March 9, 2016
So sorry to learn of Janet's passing. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many - Dick and Hannah McDaniel
Amy Miller-Capranica
March 8, 2016
Tim: I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so sweet and classy. My dad left us in May so I understand your pain. My thoughts are with you. Hang on to your sweet memories.
Dena (Miller)Flesner
March 8, 2016
Tim-
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a very kind lady.I used to see her at the Fitclub. She was always so friendly.May God be with you and your family during this time.
March 8, 2016
Our sympathy to all of the family. Janet was a real treasure.
She will be missed.
Chari and David Binstadt
March 8, 2016
Our deepest sympathy Mike and to your family. Our thoughts are with you. Glenda and Brett from Orlando and Corey from Michigan.
Tom Jackson
March 8, 2016
Mike, Pat and Tim,
You guys had such wonderful loving parents!! They were there to support you in everything you did. Remember the good times, as they will last forever in your memories..
Debbie Neff VanHuss
March 8, 2016
Mike, Tim and Pat
Prayers to you all on the loss of your Mother. I will always remember her as a kind and sweet lady. She will be missed
Chris Wellman
March 8, 2016
My prayers and sympathy are with all of you at this difficult time. I am so sorry.
Julie Kittilstad-Wildman
March 8, 2016
Mike, Pat & Tim,
I am thinking of you all. Your mom was such a great mother, wife, teacher, & friend. She will be missed❤. I pray for peace and comfort for all of you.
Penny (Jennings) Chesher
March 8, 2016
Mike, Pat and Tim, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Milbrandt
March 8, 2016
Mike, Pat, and Tim please know that you are in our prayers. Your Mom was a good person and an important friend to my family.
Ralph Hanauer
March 8, 2016
Sorry to hear of Janet's passing. Prayers and sympathy to you from the Hanauer Family.
Patrick Kittilstad
March 8, 2016
Thoughts and prayers with you all during this time. Your mom was a beautiful person. So sorry for your loss.
Thomas McKemie
March 8, 2016
I am sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She was a friend and fellow teacher with my mother in Girard. My father ant her husband Jim were fellow dentists in Girard, and were also friends. I am sure she will be missed.
John Fleischacker
March 8, 2016
Mike, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Jane Day
March 7, 2016
I loved Janet's beautiful smile, great chuckle, and gift-of-gab. I will miss Janet.
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