Janet Lynn Wingler

Janet Lynn Wingler (née Higginbotham), age 65, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Libertyville, Illinois. Born on March 19, 1960, in Waukegan, Illinois, Janet was a lifelong resident of the state she called home. A graduate of Waukegan High School, Janet carried with her a deep sense of community and family throughout her life. She was known for her loving and caring nature, qualities that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Janet found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren. Whether playing games or simply sharing stories, these moments brought her immense happiness and were among her most cherished times. She also had a passion for true crime literature-collecting and reading books that fed her curiosity and love for storytelling. She is survived by her devoted husband Tony; her daughter Christina and son-in-law Carlos; her brother-in-law Jeff; sisters-in-law Jan and Angela; ten beloved grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews who will remember her warmth and kindness. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Sylvia Higginbotham, as well as her aunt Rose Higginbotham. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. May it bring comfort to all who mourn her passing.