Janice Jean, nee Stunkel, Schmidt, 70, of Marissa, IL; born December 28, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL; passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at her home with her family by her side.
Mrs. Schmidt was a homemaker. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ. She served as treasurer of the Evangelical Daughters. Janice greatly enjoyed camping. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents – Edwin and Adelia, nee Lindhorst, Stunkel. One nephew – Alan Schmidt.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years – Charles Schmidt whom she married on November 24, 1963. One son – Gary (Mindy) Schmidt of Waterloo, IL. Her grandchildren – Isabella and Brayden.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and at Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 9:00am to 10:30am.
Funeral: Services will be held at Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 10:30am with Rev. Gail Giesel officiating.
Interment: Burial will be held in the Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.
I want you to know that I am very sorry about the death of Janice. Gary and my kids went to school together and they were in Youth groups together at church. She was a very kind and friendly person. You have my sincerest sympathy. May God grant you peace and comfort in this difficult time. I recently lost my husband and I know the loss you are feeling is very deep. I will pray for you and your family.
Posted by: Cindy Walker – New Athens, IL Nov 18, 2014
My sympathy to you and your family. I was so sorry Janice and I had to cancel our lunch this summer due to her fall. I did talk to her on the phone and was so glad we kept in touch. God Bless you!
Posted by: Carol Lindhorst – Bradenton, FL – Cousin Nov 20, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Janice. I have such wonderful memories of her when I lived in Marissa. She was such a wonderful person and would do anything for you. Such good times we had at church in Evangelical Daughters. You will be missed by all.
Posted by: Diane Cox – Hamburg PA – Friend Nov 20, 2014
Dear Charles,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Janice. I always looked forward to seeing and talking to her when we came to Marissa for your sausage dinners. I asked about her when we were there last month and her friend told me about her fall. I am sure that she told Janice that I asked about her. She was such a friendly, wonderful person. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Gayle Uthoff
Posted by: Gayle Kassebaum Uthoff – St. Louis, MO – Friend Nov 21, 2014