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Janet Rutter Obituary
Janet Lynn Rutter of Orangeville, IL passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, at Shell Lake Health Care Center, Shell Lake Wi. She was born in Freeport on June 20,1944, to Donald and Lois (Reed) Moyer of Orangeville. She married John L. Rutter in Freeport on July 13, 1969. She is survived by her mother, Lois Moyer of Freeport; son, Charles of Dallas, TX, daughter, Tina (Gary) Michalski of Spooner, WI; grandchildren, Logan Michalski of Spooner WI, Anne (Ryan) O'Malley, Molly Schaffer, Gordon (Jenica Rothfolk) Rutter and John Rutter, all of the Twin Cities in Minnesota; two great-grandchildren, Ethan O'Malley and Zayden Rutter; brothers, Mike (Diane) Moyer of Freeport and Tom (Shelly) Moyer of Lake Summerset; and brothers-in-law, Bob Rutter of Washington and Tom Marcum of Orangeville. She was preceded in death by her father; husband; son, Colin Rutter; and sister, Joleen Marcum.
A memorial gathering will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the 4 Seasons Lanes, 1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Rutter
Brandelynn Turner
September 2, 2024
A strong loving Mother to Charles Rutter as I witnessed this incredible bond. God be with her.
Laraine Wright (O´Malley)
March 20, 2022
Janet and I were close friends starting in 1962 as freshmen at the University of Wisconsin. She was truly my "sister" for many years even when we were both distanced by careers and marriages. I am truly sorry to learn just recently (March 2022) that she had died - I had always hoped to reconnect. She was so very funny, smart, caring. She loved her family, her home town, Jane Austen, and Queen Elizabeth II and the other royals. My deep sympathy to her family and friends.
Colleen O'Brien
July 18, 2018
My apologies for my delayed post - I just hear about Janet's passing through an online JAFF community that Janet was very active in. While I never met her in person, I thoroughly enjoyed her wit and wisdom, as well as her kindness to members in the community. I hope her family with find some comfort in knowing how well-loved she is and will always be. Many prayers and thoughts of peace to all of you.
July 13, 2018
May she rest in peace
Julie Cooper
June 22, 2018
Janet was such a bright light; so well read, so intelligent, and so witty, that to be noticed by her as an author was the Nobel Prize of the Jane Austen community. We will miss her more than these simple words can say.
Kari G.
June 17, 2018
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved family member. I came to know Janet through our online community and shared love of literature over a span of nine years. She entered my life abruptly and though I never met her in these years, she fast became an old familiar soul with the incomparable wit of her conversation, always warm, always hoped for, and with an identical sense of humor that I share and appreciate. I will always tie her to one of our greats and her favorite, Jane Austen, and think of her when I sit down with Austen's works. I think that is something she would have hoped for in her life. We will miss her very much.
Love. Peace.
Gail (redstrands) B
June 13, 2018
I "met" Janet via an online Jane Austen community. Her rapid responses and amazing encyclopedic knowledge were amazing. My condolences to her family. Her presence will be missed.
Suzan Lauder
June 13, 2018
I met Janet through an online Jane Austen community and she volunteered to help me with historical information. She a wonderful help due to her Jane Austen and Regency historical knowledge. In addition, I found her to be a fun and interesting person. I always wondered about Jennifer Jennifer, Janet, but never asked. You will be missed.
Jennifer Redlarczyk
June 12, 2018
Many blessings to Janet and her family and to all of her dear friends who will miss her.
Anonymous Unknown
June 11, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories and combined hopes for the future help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always.
Susan
June 10, 2018
A well-respected 'Janeite', Janet will be sorely missed. Her depth of knowledge, talent, and kindness was treasured amongst the Austen online community. The wisdom she imparted to many will forever inspire. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family for the treasure they have lost. May she rest in peace knowing that her impact was profound and meaningful to so very many. "There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart." ~ Jane Austen
Josie B
June 10, 2018
I "knew" Janet online through our mutual Austen admiration. She was a delight, and really knew her stuff. Her voice was always worth listening to, and the loss of it dims our community. Fare thee well, Janet.
June 9, 2018
I knew Janet through our mutual love of Jane Austen. Her voice will be missed in our community. I extend my condolences to her family.
Nancy Trowbridge
June 9, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jassodra
June 9, 2018
I had great admiration and respect for Janet, sad to hear of her passing, but I want to believe she lived a very fulfilling and enjoyable life. Thanks JanetR! For everything!
Heather M
June 9, 2018
Janet was a witty, thoughtful, and well-respected member of the Jane Austen fan community and her presence will be deeply missed. My heartfelt condolences go to her loved ones.
Esther Summerson
June 9, 2018
Janet was a valued member of the online Jane Austen community. Her insightful contributions will be sorely missed.
Ruth M
June 9, 2018
JanetR, as Janet was known in our online Jane Austen community, was a force to be reckoned with. She was a talented writer with a biting wit and an unequaled knowledge of Regency information. We will miss her wisdom and humor.
Jan Ashton
June 9, 2018
I met Janet through our mutual love of Jane Austen. She was brilliantly witty and knew so much of history and literature, and helped me with research for my books. Rarely have I encountered someone better at hilariously droll comments--yet always well-meant and warm. She will be deeply missed by everyone in the Jane Austen community. Condolences to her family and friends.
Gail Warner
June 9, 2018
Janet will be greatly missed by the online Jane Austen community. Her knowledge and wit were precious to all of us. My condolences to her family.
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