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Janet M. Squibb

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Janet M. Squibb obituary, 1934-2025, Polo, IL

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1934

DIED

2025

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Polo, Illinois

Janet Squibb Obituary

Janet M. Squibb
Born: January 29, 1934 in Sublette, IL
Died: October 26, 2025 in Mt. Morris, IL
Janet M. Squibb, 91, of Polo, IL, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL.
Janet was born, January 29, 1934, in Sublette, IL, the daughter of Fred and LaVerne (Wright) Miller.
Janet attended Polo Schools and graduated from Sauk Valley Community College. She worked for the Dixon State School in Dixon, IL for many years. Janet was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Polo and in later years found a welcoming home at the New Life Assembly of God in Oregon. She enjoyed many hobbies over her lifetime. Janet looked forward to family birthdays, holiday gatherings especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Illinois was her home state but later she spent may happy years in Arizona and Wisconsin. She could not imagine a life without her daughters and grandchildren whom she loved so dearly.
Survivors include daughters: Candice (Dan) Kavanaugh, Cynthia Squibb and Juli Squibb; grandchildren Caleb (Jessica) Wright, Logan Smith, Reese, Kylar and Flynn Kavanaugh; great-grandchildren Amie and Arno Wright.
She was preceded in death by a Sister and 3 Brothers.
Honoring Janets wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established Polo Public Library Foundation.

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Published by Ogle County Life from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, 2025.

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Margaret Tyne

November 26, 2025

I extend my sympathy to your family. Losing a mother makes us realize how important family is.

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