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Janice Fiorello Obituary

JANICE R. FIORELLO, 75 ROCKFORD - Janice R. Fiorello, 75, was peacefully welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at U.W. Madison Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born November 1, 1937, in Rockford, to John and Eva (Wilson) Leaman. She was a 1955 graduate of East High Schoool. Janice was a long time employee of the Rockford Board of Education. She spent many of those years as a secretary at Fairview Early Education Center and considered the staff and students part of her family. She was an active member of the Navy and Lombardi clubs. Janice surrounded herself with family and friends and offered them love and joy. Survived by son, Jay (Kari) Fiorello; daughter, JoAnn (Mike) Henrich; grandchildren, Ryne, Kelsey, Kailee, Joseph and Jacob; sisters, identical twin, Joan (Bob) Lundquist and Mary Jo (Harry) Leatherby; special nieces and nephews. Celebration of Janice's life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to present to the special needs children at Fairview Early Education Center. Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory Rockford Chapel was honored to have assisted the family. To express condolences, visit honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2013.

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shirley FRICKSON

March 17, 2021

i think of her often was a great friend

Adrian (aka) Andy Wells

March 30, 2013

"Jana Banana" (as I always called her;) ),I will forever hold a special place in my heart for you, and EVERY TIME I open a Chardonnay I will look up and think of you! I didn't know you as long as most but you brought me such fond memories of the sweet times I had with my grandmother who passed.EVERY time you walked through the door (@ the Navy Club), I knew I'd have a great day. You had such the personality and I think I will miss that most! I love and miss you and I am very BLESSED to have known you!! To Jan's family; I am deeply saddened for your loss. She may be gone but she will live inside of everyone she loved and who loved her!!! God Bless the family!!
Love, Andy (member & bartender at the Navy Club)
P.S.
Mary, I think the world of you as well and my sincere condolences are with you. If you need anything or help on the 27th of April, I'd love to help in any way possible!!! Love us, xoxo...

Beth Howaniec

March 29, 2013

JoAnn, Mike, Ryne and Kelsey-
We are very sorry at the loss of your mother and grandmother. Please find peace that she is now in heaven.
My fondest memory is all the times that we baked Christmas cookies together.

Our thoughts and prayers,
The Howaniec Family
Beth, Chet, Chloe and AJ

Dad and Mom Lindquist

March 27, 2013

Dear Jay, Kari. Joseph, Kailee and Jacob.So sorry about your loss. You could'nt have been blessed with a better Mom,Mom-in-law or Grandma. She loved all of you dearly. Jan has passed on, but her memory will live on in our hearts. May time be a source of healing for all of you. Love and hugs sent to all.

Steve and Cheryl Lindquist

March 27, 2013

We are so sorry to loose Jan. We had many family birthdays with Jan and our family. She was a great Mom, Grandma and sister. She was a kind person and never had a bad word to say about anyone. She will be truly missed by all of her friends and family. Rest in peace sweet Jan.

March 27, 2013

jan was a great friend and was like a sister to me. my thoughts and prayers are with all her family we will all miss her greatly

March 26, 2013

Kari and Jay- So sorry to hear of your loss. Blessings to you and your family :)
Scott and Hope DeVries

Lori Wahlstrom

March 26, 2013

Had many good times with Jan. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May she rest in peace.
Lori #1 Packer Fan

Jeanne Walsh

March 26, 2013

"Aunt Jan" as I lovingly called her will be missed dearly by all. "Mama" Mary, I think of you most during this time for I was closest to the two of you. I pray for strength for the entire family and celebrate the life she lived~she gave many love and laughter~Love ya Jan!

Gregg Mattson

March 25, 2013

Im so sorry to hear about Jan there where many good times in mulford wildwoods.our thoughts are with you all from the Mattsons

Sue & Davy McKenna

March 25, 2013

Jan was a very special lady. She had a sense of humor like no other. She was a wise and wonderful human being. Through her I met a lot of wonderful people, including Mary and Harry and Denise & Jim. We will miss her deeply. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.

Whitney Heaslip

March 25, 2013

Jay and Kari,

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief and the memories always keep you smiling.

Whitney, Dylan & Cullen Heaslip

Joe and Linda Frisella

March 25, 2013

Jay and Kari,
So sorry for the loss of Jan. She was a great lady.

Samantha Crabtree

March 24, 2013

Words cannot express how I feel about this woman. She has been such a joy to be around and such an inspiration as a woman. I have sought her advice many times and with that finger pointing she has given me words of wisdom. I am truly sorry for the family and extend my deepest sympathies. Mary, I am thinking about you and cannot wait to hug you!! All my love and ggod thoughts.

March 23, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.Jan was a very special lady and a great friend. Missing her already :(
Dawn Szczech
A FORMER CO-WORKER AND A FOREVER FRIEND!

Ellen Franke

March 23, 2013

I will always remember Jan as the real can-do person at Fairview School. She was always even keel and very friendly. She delighted in your high lights, and was a comfort in your sadness. The reports always were on time with Jan, and she was a real gate keeper for Marcia. On top of it all, she was just a stitch. The world needs more people like Jan. I send my sympathy.

Carol Helsinger-Burns

March 23, 2013

I have fond memories of picnics with the Leamon family when we were young. My first vacation was to the Dells. We took the bus and stayed at a motel with a pool.

March 23, 2013

Our condolences to Jan's family. She was truly a very special person. Always enjoyed talking with her at the Navy Club. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Never let the great memories fade and may they always remain in your heart.
Jan Lindquist & Dave Spencer - Navy Club

Norma Walden

March 23, 2013

So sorry to hear about Jan! My thoughts and prayers are with her family! Jan was a good friend of mine and I will miss her!

Denise Halley

March 23, 2013

She will be deeply missed. In the short time I had known her she was a blessing in my life. An angel now here to continue to guide us. Heaven just got a little happier. My condolences to her family.

Dan & Jim Houle & Keegan

March 23, 2013

Please accept our sincere condolences as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
In Sympathy,
Dan Houle & Jim Keegan

Carol Helsinger-Burns

March 23, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I have happy memories of our families going on picnics. My first trip to Wi Dells was our mothers taking us on the bus and staying at a hotel with a pool.

March 23, 2013

Robert PIRRELLO She always was a good friend

Karen Leatherby

March 23, 2013

My love. and prayers to the family and friends of Jan.

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