Janet Rae Throop, 70 of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 am, Friday, January 11, 2013 at her residence. She was born to the late James and Doris (nee: Roche) Herschbach on September 3, 1942 in Palestine, Illinois. She married Clarence Eugene "Gene" Throop on November 24, 1960 in Ellis Grove, IL. He survives. Janet was a housewife. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis Grove, IL. She was also a member of the Moose, Eagles, VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors: Husband: Gene Throop Ellis Grove, IL 4 Children: Bobbi Maurer Ellis Grove, IL Jackie Mitchell Chester, IL Laurie (Larry) Williamson Ava, IL Mark (Gail) Throop Ellis Grove, IL 3 Brothers James (Karen) Herschbach Longtown, MO Robert (Rosemary) Herschbach Perryville, MO Jack Herschbach Chester, IL Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 son - Cary Throop, 3 Grandchildren - Jared Holland, Nicole Welge and Nick Mitchell and 1 Sister - Shirley DeHoff Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Fr. Ben Stern Visitation: Tuesday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday - 7:30 am - 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Interment: New Palestine Cemetery New Palestine, Illinois Memorials: To The Family - Gene Throop