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Janet Schlapp Obituary

Schlapp, Janet Velma (nee McGough), age 76, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Janet was born February 19, 1934 to Donald and Ruth (nee Pierce) McGough at St. Joseph's Hospital in Aurora, IL.Mrs. Schlapp is survived by her son, Timothy (Adrianne) Schlapp of Aurora, IL; her three grandsons, Joshua, Galen, and Patrick Schlapp also of Aurora, IL; her step-daughters Roxy (David) Breitwieser of Rochelle, IL and Peggy (Byron) Owen of Oswego, IL; her step-son Daniel (Donna) Schlapp of Oswego, IL; her nieces Shawn (John) Popp of Aurora, IL and Gretchen (Charlie) Lent of Naperville, IL; her nephews Bill (Kathy) Hodel of Commerce, TX, Chris (Deanna) Hodel of Aurora, IL, and Kurt Hodel of Warrenville, IL. In addition, she will be fondly remembered as a loving Great Aunt, Great-Great Aunt, Step-Grandmother, Step-Great Grandmother and Step-Great Great Grandmother. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, her parents Donald and Ruth, and her siblings Elizabeth "Libby" (the late Fritz) Hodel and Donald "Donnie" McGough. Mrs. Schlapp was raised in Lisle, IL and graduated from Downers Grove Community High School in 1952. In 1967, she married Robert J. Schlapp and moved to his family farm on Schlapp Road in Oswego, IL. In 1986, the Schlapps moved to Aurora after the sale of their farm. Janet loved to travel, tend her flower garden, and spend time with her family and friends. Her close friends and family will fondly remember the love and effort she poured into every gift she wrapped and delivered. She was a very special lady. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 South Mill Street in Naperville. A service will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment is private. Janet was forever thankful for the outstanding care and successful treatment that her great niece Samantha received at the University of Chicago Medical Center during her battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. In lieu of flowers or other mourning gestures, donations can be made in Janet's memory to the University of Chicago Medical Center Department of Pediatrics; Section of Pediatrics Hematology and Oncology; 5841 S. Maryland Avenue MC4060, Chicago, IL 60637. All donations go directly to pediatric blood cancer research at the University of Chicago Medical Center. For info. (630)355-0213, www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Beacon News on Feb. 4, 2011.

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Arthur Pedgrift

January 29, 2021

I am a Financial Consultant and Janet was a client. I visited her a lot over a span of about 10 years. She became a friend whose presence in my life was enjoyable. She was a genteel lady from a different Generation. it was rewarding to experience a fresh perspective. I saw her regularly at West High enjoying the band concerts and Chorus in which her Grandchidren participated. She greatly loved her family.

Art Pedgrift

February 9, 2011

I am so saddened to learn of Jan's passing. My sincere condolances to the family. I've known Jan since 1993, when I was with First of America Bank. Not only was she a great person, but also a good friend. I will miss her greatly.

Adrianne Schlapp

February 6, 2011

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend Janet's visitation and/or memorial service on Saturday - and for those who couldn't make it, we know your hearts were with us. Janet was much more than a mother-in-law to me, she was a friend, an advisor, and a confidante. We had so many plans for the future and we will miss her terribly.

February 5, 2011

Farewell dear friend. We had thirty years of coffees, lunches and weekend get a ways. It was not long enough. I will miss the caring and the sharing of the good times and the bumps in the road. You were an awesome friend and will be missed greatly. Rest in peace. Sharon Davis

Jimmie Aranda

February 4, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in there time of sorrow.
POPP,ARANDA & TORRES FAMILY

February 4, 2011

Janet will greatly missed by her family. friends and all who blessed to love and to be loved by her.
"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8

Bill&Kathy(Neyra)Hodel
Commerce,TX

Ray & Fran Noetzel Family

February 4, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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