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Janice Hess Obituary
CARLINVILLE - Janice A. Hess, 45, of Carlinville died Sunday, June 17, 2007.
She was born in Alton, the daughter of Cecil and Ruth Ann Taylor Bell Sr. She married Thomas "Tom" Hess.
Surviving are her husband, Tom Hess of Carlinville; three children, Thomas Arden Hess Jr., Nadine Hess and Robert D. Hess, all of Carlinville; two grandchildren, Charity and Nicholas Thurm; mother, Ruth Ann Bell of Kemper; two brothers, Cecil Bell Jr. of Kemper and Ernest Bell of Carlinville; and sister, Rose Davis of Gillespie.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007, at Carlinville United Calvary Pentecostal Church. Services will follow there at 7 p.m.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janice Hess
Barbara Witte
June 26, 2007
Janice was always such an up beat person, so full of life. I know her lose is hard to bear as she will be missed by all. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy, Lara, Fannie, & Shae
June 21, 2007
To the family of Janice Hess
We are sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God bring you comfort.
The staff at Girard Family Medical Clinic
Fred and Kathy Walden
June 21, 2007
Rose and family-I'm so sorry for you, I will be thinking of you
Kimberly Duckworth
June 20, 2007
Tom, Thomas, Nadine & Robert: Your wife and mom was a wonderful woman, full of happiness, full of life and full of love. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jessica Smith
June 19, 2007
Nadine and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jan was a very nice person and will be sadly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angie Shoemaker &Tammy Robb
June 19, 2007
Nadine and Family Jan was a wonderful friend and co-worker we will truly miss her. May God bless you all.
Micah and Jeff Eldred
June 19, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss. Jeff and I didn't know Janice, but we have heard many good things from her brother and sister in-law, Ernie and Leslie Bell. Thank you both for your support through our tough time, and I want you to know that we will be there for any support that you may need. We love you very much.
Patty Beal
June 19, 2007
Nadine and family I am so sorry for your loss. Things left unsead but know that I am so so sorry. May God bless you all.
carla bracken
June 19, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Debi and Delbert Stoddard
June 19, 2007
Nadine and family. Yor mother was a wonderful friend and I will truly miss her. Know that my thoughts are with you always. I love you dearly.
kate helmerichs
June 19, 2007
jan had a heart the size of the sun,,,and her glowing complection fit perfectly with her beautiful smile,,she was a wonderful co-worker,and a great trainer and i am so deeply sorry for your loss,,,you will all be in our prayers,,for now and forever
Tom and Jeanie Slusser
June 19, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
Deb & Warren Lott
June 19, 2007
I will always remember our last hug & Jan's big smile and the words she spoke to me Sunday, June 17th, after church service. I will cherish her memory & each family member should always remember you had a praying mother, grandmother, sister, aunt in Jan who always had you in her heart & prayers. She was a blessing to me & my family & I'll always cherish her memory. My condolences to the family. (Keep her light shining)
Monica Boyd
June 19, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss.
Denise Carty
June 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. If there is anything I can go let me know.
I'm going to miss Jan's smile and wonderful laugh.
Bobbi, Tommi, Ammi and Lexi Bell
June 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys in your time of sorrow. We are here if you need anything. We love you guys!
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