Janice D. Robertson Resch's Obituary
Decatur- Janice D. Robertson Resch, 83, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, with her family at her side.
Jan was born February 12, 1932 in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Cheswold L. and Della (Calhoun) Robertson. She was previously employed as a research clerk. Jan was a member of the Lions Club in Mt. Zion and the Elks Lodge #0926 in Olney. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Illini Basketball Fan. She married Dewey L. Resch October 29, 1950. He preceded her in death July 26, 1988.
Jan leaves behind her grandson Donovan Resch, daughter-in-law Angel Wilson, sister-in-law Sandy Robertson, step-granddaughters Ashley Galloway and Camdyn Dietz, and step-great-granddaughters Amaya, Adalynn, and Kynleigh.
Jan was reunited in Heaven with her parents, husband, brother Robbie Robertson, son Donald Resch.
The family would like to give a special thanks to caregiver Crystal Gordon.
Services to celebrate Jan’s life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial with “Flight Home” Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
The family of Janice D. Robertson Resch is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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