Janice Helen Schulte

A small, family visitation will be held Friday, with a celebration of life to be held at Destihl Brewery scheduled for early fall. Memorials may be made to The Baby Fold in Normal, IL or the Humane Society of Central Illinois.

She was born September 13th, 1945, in Chicago, a daughter to Robert and Indie Glover. She married the love of her life, Richard ‘Dick’ Schulte, on February 5th, 1966, in Chicago. They had 48 wonderful years together before he passed on September 20th, 2013.

Surviving are her children Rich (Mitzi) Schulte, Lincoln; Amy (Doug) McIlvaine, Aurora; Morgan Schulte, Bloomington; her grandchildren Somer (Brian) Leichtenberg, Daytona Beach, FL; Taylor (Cory) Etcheson, Lincoln; Alyssa (Devon) Sutton, Lincoln; Kaylee (Bryan) Marusarz, Kansas City, MO; Sarah McIlvaine, Aurora; Lauren McIlvaine, Aurora; Mary McIlvaine, Aurora; her great-grandchildren Gabe Leichtenberg, Case and Owen Sutton, and Allison Etcheson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband.

Jan was a loving mother to not only her own children but hundreds of foster children over the course of more than 30 years, retiring from The Baby Fold in Normal. She loved being around her family and friends and enjoyed seeing her children flourish. She was one proud Mother. She had a fondness for animals and generously donated to the ASPCA as well as The Humane Society of the United States. She was remembered by many for her fashionable ways with her bold prints, long fingernails, red lipstick and flashy diamonds. She loved planting flowers, playing Uno and Rummy and laughing at silly jokes. She was an absolute treasure and her loss will be felt by many in our community.