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Jacksonville, Illinois

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Jacksonville - Janet Staples, 87, of Jacksonville, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Springfield. Arrangements are pending at the Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Sep. 19, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Janet Staples

Sep

23

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Williamson Funeral Home

1405 Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Sep

24

Service

10:30 a.m.

Church of Our Saviour

500 E. State St., Jacksonville, IL 62650

Funeral services provided by:

Williamson Funeral Home

1405 Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Julie Lashmett

Yesterday

My condolences to the family, she is in the hands of God now

Jan Lewis

September 20, 2025

My condolences to the Staples family. Your mother was such a sweet and lovely lady.

Carole S Hunter-Aubrey

September 20, 2025

The Staples Family

So very sorry for your loss. Janet was a very dear friend and a coworker at the State. We enjoyed so many fun times together. I was her personal shopper. Carole S. Hunter-Aubrey

Amy Davidson

September 19, 2025

So sad to hear of her passing. She was one classy lady! She sure was proud of her boys!!!

Leigh Sonneborn

September 19, 2025

She brought me some of her seasoning. Her son, John, had shared it with me at work over the years. It is the best! She always had a smile.

Scott & Sarah (Moore) Young

September 19, 2025

Janet was an absolute sweetheart! Deepest Sympathy to all her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. We are so sorry for your loss. Covering you all in prayers & love.

Fran Campbell-otto

September 19, 2025

Best roommate at sacred heart academy.

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