Janet S. Shipp, 65, of Jacob, Illinois passed away at 3:35 pm, Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.
She was born to late Edmund and Alta (nee: Mines) Gerlach on October 26, 1946 in Sparta, Illinois.
Janet was married to Rodney L. Shipp on May 22, 1999 in Percy, Illinois. He survives.
She was an accountant for the Department of Corrections. Janet was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Chester and AFSCME Local #1175.
Survivors: Husband: Rodney L. Shipp Jacob, IL
3 Children: Robert W. Harff Ellis Grove, IL Melanie (Samuel) Hindrichs Cora, IL Jill (John) Reith Chester, IL
2 Brothers: Willis (Marilyn) Gerlach Schuline, IL Jimmy (Nellie) Gerlach Sparta, IL
7 Grandchildren: Kaleb Adams Marissa Wright Alex Reith Ian Reith Landon Hindrichs Parker Hindrichs Alta Hindrichs
Her beloved dog: Auzie
Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends.
Preceded in death by: Parents
Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, August 30, 2012
Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home Chester, Illinois
Officiating: Rev. Sam Sterrett
Visitation: Wednesday, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL
Interment: Paradise Cemetery
Steeleville, Illinois
Memorials: To The Family for Grandchildren’s Educational Trust