Janice R. Gilbert
July 3rd, 2009Please click on name above for online GUESTBOOK.
Mrs. James (Janice R.) Gilbert, 71, Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully late Wednesday evening, July 1, 2009 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 26, 1938 in Morris, Illinois, the daughter of Mark and Mamie Guard Dock.
Janice received her education in Morris schools.
Jan married James R. Gilbert on June 8, 1955 in the First Methodist Church in Morris, Illinois. She was employed as a waitress with the Seven Gables Restaurant and the Townhouse Restaurant in downtown Morris, Illinois until her retirement in 1995.
She enjoyed baking in her kitchen, was an avid Morris Redskins sports fan where she cheered on her grandson. With her husband, they traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, Tunica, Mississippi, and the local casinos. She looked forward to spending time with her family, especially her two great granddaughters.
Janice was a member of the Red Hat Society, Morris Chapter and the Women of the Moose Chapter #544 in Morris, Illinois.
Survived by her loving husband of over 54 years, James R. “Jim Gilbert” of Morris , Illinois; one daughter, Laurie Johaan, Mesa, Arizona; one son, Jamie Gilbert, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; one grandson, Paul (Erin) Kindlespire, Morris, Illinois; two great granddaughters, Kaelyn and Kiley Kindlespire; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded by her parents and one brother, Don Dock.
Friends may call on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 from 4:00P.M. until time of funeral service at 7:00P.M. at U.C. Davis and Sons Funeral Home, LTD., 301 W. Washington St., Morris, Illinois, with Rev. Christy Taube Ganzert officiating. Per Janice’s wishes, cremation rites will follow the service.
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