DONALD JOSEPH JANY, 82, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:29 am, Sunday, September 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born to the late Roman and Stephanie (nee Bert) Jany on August 5, 1933 in Chester, Illinois. He married Nedra I. Casetta on August 3, 1957 in Chester, Illinois; she survives. He had been an Equipment Operator for Road District #2 for 19 years and a Farmer all of his life. He had also worked at the H.C. Coles Mill and American Device (Dorma) during his lifetime. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chester and V.F.W. Post #3553 in Chester. He was an avid hunter in his younger years. He was a Korean Conflict Army Veteran. Survivors: Wife: Nedra Jany Chester, IL 6 Children: Mark Jany Chester, IL David Jany Chester, IL Paul Jany Chester, IL Kevin (Tammy) Jany Columbus, MT Douglas (Sarah) Jany El Cajon, CA Laurie Ann Jany Chester, IL 4 Brothers: Lawrence (Roberta) Jany Chester, IL Delbert Jany Chester, IL Melvin (Rose) Jany Steeleville, IL George (Dorothy) Jany Chester, IL 5 Sisters: Mildred Gregory Chester, IL Irene Hartman Steeleville, IL Judy (Bernie) Hubert Steeleville, IL Lucille Jany Chester, IL Carolyn "Susie" (David) Powell Chester, IL 11 Grandchildren: Joey Jany, Nicole Jany, Mandy Crum, Staci Roth, Crystal Harris, Sara Harris, Steven Harris, James Jany, Josh Jany, Wyatt Jany and Caleb Jany 3 Great Grandchildren: Jadyn West, Hailey Yankey and Kaylin Jany Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Son - Joseph Jany, 1 Daughter - Christine Jany, 1 Daughter-in-law - Vicki Jany, 3 Brothers - Andrew, Herman "Fritz" & Edward Jany, 2 Sisters - Dorothy (Donald) Casetta & Helen (Albert) Mennerich and 2 Brothers-in-law - Jim Gregory & Delbert Hartman Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 St. Mary Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Very Reverend Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F. Deacon Brett Judkins Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Chester, Illinois Visitation: Tuesday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am - 9:30 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice
