Patricia R. (Klancher) Janes

Patricia R. Janes (nee Klancher), age 58, passed away on Monday August 6, 2012 at Provena Villa Franciscan with her loving family by her side. Born November 5, 1953 in Joliet as a lifelong resident.

Survived by her loving husband Thomas Janes; her mother Nellie "Pat" Klancher; one sister Shirley (Raymond) Munday; one brother James Klancher; three nephews Michael (Karen) Munday, Robert (Cassandra) Klancher and Steven Ball; two nieces Amy Klancher and Becky Klancher; great aunt to Braelyn Klancher, Jaxson Klancher and Angelica Ball; mother-in-law Delores Janes; sisters-in-law Ann Marie (John) Schue and Jeanette Ball. Special friends Beverly Kopman, Ruth Hayes and Clarabelle Christensen.

Preceded in death by her father Rudolph Klancher; father-in-law Joseph Janes.

Patricia had a strong passion for angels and nature. She loved to spend her time feeding the birds, baking and spend time with her faithful dog Barney. She enjoyed working with children and helping them succeed.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Punit Vajarie and Dr. Steven Jensik.

In lieu of flowers donations in Patricia's name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

A Celebration of Patricia's life will begin with her family receiving relatives and friends on Friday August 10, 2012 at St Mary Nativity Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. The family invites everyone to join them for a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. There will be no funeral home visitation. Inurnment at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery.