Deborah Jansen

Deborah Jansen obituary, Salem, IL

Deborah Jansen

Deborah Jansen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crouse Funeral Home on Feb. 14, 2025.
Deborah Marie Jansen, age 67, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Salem Township Hospital.
Debroah was born on April 14, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick Joseph and Elfrieda (Allen) Schilling. She married Charles Ben Jansen on June 29, 1977 in Centralia, Illinois and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Cassandra Thompson of Salem, Aimee Jansen of Alabama, Gayla Jansen of Centralia, and Joey Jansen of Centralia; grandchildren, Loralei Tettemer, William White, Tori White, Donald Bollhorst, and Dean Junior Thompson; and siblings, Barbara Manson and husband David, Monica Ford and husband Jeff, Phyllis Grafton and husband Tobe, and Linda Schade.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick Joseph and Elfreida, her husband Charles; and a grandson, Christopher Jansen.
Deborah was a stay-at-home mother and loved her children. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, reading romance novels, and going to the beach.
Celebration of Life services for Deborah Marie Jansen will be held at a later date. Crouse Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and memories can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.

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