Janet Marie Allen Worsley, 94, of Earlville, passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 at Ottawa Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 12, 1918 in Mendota, the daughter of Fred M. and Elma (Peterson) Allen. She was united in marriage to Frank W. Worsley on April 22, 1941.
Janet was a lifelong resident of Earlville. She graduated from Earlville High School in 1937. She was also a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian Church of Earlville, where she was active in all church organizations. Janet loved her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son, Allen Worsley of Earlville; two grandchildren, Marty (Lisa) Worsley of Yorkville and Ann (Matt) McLaughlin of Chandler, AZ; six great-grandchildren, Mia and Nora Worsley and Joseph Dixson (J.D.), Trenton, Alex, and Macey McLaughlin; and seven nephews and one niece.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 2001; a brother, Fred (Shirley) Allen and a sister, Ruth (Wes) Fruit.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the United Presbyterian Church of Earlville, 620 S. Ottawa Street, in Earlville, Pastor Del Keilman officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Precinct Cemetery in Earlville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the United Presbyterian Church of Earlville or Helping Hands Food Pantry.
For information, contact Torman Funeral Home at 815-627-3811. Online condolences may be expressed at www.TormanFuneralHome.com.
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Allen,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know you and your family will miss her terribly, and so will her many friends in Earlville.
My heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Mary
So sorry for your loss. Janet was very special. I have one of her recipes and will think of her every time I use it. Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Allen, and family.
Best wishes,
Dorothy and Larry
Allen and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a beautiful lady. Inside and out. All the grief we caused her and your dad over the years. They were great neighbors! I remember your dad building us a back stop one year. We were all so happy! Your mom must of thought he was nuts! May God be with and comfort all of you. May God bless your mom and dad. Who are together again in heaven! RIP Frank and Janet! You will always be loved and missed!
So sorry for your loss Allen. Aunt Janet will live in our hearts forever. She was and will continue to be remembered. Thinking of you in this very difficult time. Love u and sending big hugs.
Love,
Breanna Worsley
Allen,
You have my heart felt sympathy. I deeply regret the loss of your Mom, my Aunt. She was a wonderful person and I loved her very much.
Your cousin,
Herb