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Janis Pearce Obituary
Janis Lynn Pearce, nee Van Pelt, 46, of Waukegan, passed away on Thursday, June 04, 2009 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park. She was born Aprill 11, 1963 in Waukegan and was a lifelong area resident. Janis was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Waukegan, Cub Scout Mother, Sunday School Teacher and active in the Share Food program for 15 years. She is survived by her sons, Matthew and Ryan LaForge; parents, George amd Violette Van Pelt; brothers, David (Carol) Van Pelt, Bruce Van Pelt, Jim (Jamie) Van Pelt, William Van Pelt, Robert Van Pelt; uncle and aunt, John and Ada Kegg; several nieces and nephews; and David LaForge. Visitation will be at Christ Episcopal Church 410 Grand Avenue Waukegan at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2009 followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Luncheon and refreshments will be available immediately afterwards in the Church's Memorial Hall. Donations may be made to her family or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME 408 North Sheridan Road Waukegan.
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Sharon Henley-Gramer
June 6, 2009
My sympathy to the whole family. Janis touched so many hearts and had such a rich life. May God watch over her boys and give them the strength to persevere.
Drew, Tricia, Ashley & Alex Lambert
June 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I will always remember her beautiful red hair. She fought an amazing battle. Keep her alive in your hearts, she will always be with you.
Carolyn Wells Dorhout
June 5, 2009
I will always remember Janis as a happy, kind, fun person. I was a year ahead of her in school, but we had mutual friends. Please accept my condolences.
Donna Ellis
June 5, 2009
Mr and Mrs. Van Pelt, Matthew and Ryan,
I can not express enough how much love there was in your daughter/mom's heart for all of you. The family tree on her computer and photos of her family will always me embedded in my heart. She was a blessing to me personally through Christ at work. Was a wonderful co-worker she has shown me how to always fight and never quit. It was MY HONOR to have known Janis for the last almost 3 years.
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Carolyn Stieb
June 5, 2009
Janis and I went to High School together. I will always remember sweet,kind and caring ways.She touched so many lives in so many ways. May your memories ease the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Arnold & Mikki MaGee
June 5, 2009
Our prayers are with your family. If there is ever anything we can do, please let us know.
Mary Kay Sorsa
June 5, 2009
I went to high school with Janis and will always remember her long red hair, usually with a bow in the back! She was always so much fun. My condolences to her boys and the rest of her family.
Paul & Barb Courington
June 5, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Janis Van Pelt family.
Mark & Melonie Pischke
June 5, 2009
To the Janis Van Pelt Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I (Melonie) worked with Janis at Osco many years ago.
Kim Ball
June 5, 2009
The Family of Janis Van Pelt. Janis and I went to high school together and I remember Janis fondly. Her smile and positive attitude was always contagious. Prayers to you all during this time of healing.
Dan & Cheryl Ptasienski
June 5, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God hold you in His loving arms and give you peace.
Matt & Ryan, know that you are loved and surrounded by your Parish family.
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