Janet Dillingham

Janet Dillingham obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

Janet Dillingham

Janet Dillingham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Jun. 27, 2023.
Janet K. Dillingham, 82, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 9:00 am June 24, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. at her residence. Janet was born on July 1, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to the late Gilbert and Lucille (McIntosh) Harlow. Janet married Harry Dillingham on December 24, 1960 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and he survives.
In addition to her beloved husband of nearly sixty-three years, Janet is survived by her son, Stephen Dillingham and wife Terry of Iuka, Illinois; daughter, Susan Morris and husband Shawn of Centralia, Illinois; brother, Don Harlow and wife Linda of Round Rock, Texas; sister, Marilyn McBride of Dix, Illinois; grandchildren, Hannah, Shawn, Alyssa and Matthew; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Janet was a loving wife, mother and grandmother which they affectionately called her "MeMa". She enjoyed reading and cooking. She will dearly be missed by all who loved her.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois with Mr. Marty Mills officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in Janet's honor to charity of the donor's choice.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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Max T Thackrey Sr

July 2, 2023

So sorry Harry to hear that Janet had passed. I now live in Sun City , Az with my wife Ann. Life is good for us, and know you and Janet had a lot of great years together as well. My prayers are with you and family. Max T. Thackrey Sr

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