Malta, Illinois
1938-2011
Janice Kay (Armes) Hayes, 73, of Malta, Ill., died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at home surrounded by her family and friends after a struggle with lung disease.
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.
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.
Dave and Connie Russell
December 17, 2011 | Englewood, FL
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...
December 17, 2011
Marshall and family, I was so sorry to hear about Janice. She will be missed by many, I'm sorry for your loss.
Pam Listy
December 16, 2011 | DeKalb, IL
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.
Barbara Goken
December 15, 2011 | Sycamore, IL
With deepest sympathy for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Siebrasse
December 14, 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.
Liz & Bob Canova
December 13, 2011 | DeKalb
I remember her from The Spot Lite :) such fond memories connected to her via that store! I'm sorry to hear of her passing.
Kathy
December 13, 2011 | DeKalb, IL
Our deepest condolences to the entire Hayes family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lori Peterson
December 13, 2011 | Malta, IL
We send our most sincere sympathy to Marshall and all of your family. May God bless and comfort you.
Yvonne & Jim Mattura Sycamore IL
December 13, 2011