Janice "Jan" Kay Bruns

She was born on September 13, 1949, in Keokuk, IA to Elmer and Kathryn (Johnson) Hamman, who preceded her in death. She married Dennis Bruns on October 16, 1971, in Carthage, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are their two sons, Timothy (Janie) Bruns of Ann Arbor, MI and Matthew (Maia) Bruns of Naperville, IL; four grandchildren, Troy, Kirk, Victoria, and Vivien; three siblings, Stephen Hamman of Carthage, IL, Sandra (Mark) Bernhard of Naperville, IL and Jeannine (Joe) Stevenson of Sun City, AZ; one brother-in-law, Morris (Sandie) Bruns of East Peoria, and several nieces and nephews.

Jan graduated from Western Illinois University in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics. An avid quilter, she organized the longstanding Milestone Quilt Project at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peoria, where she was a longtime member and active participant in the church prayer team. Jan’s strong lifelong faith in the Lord and love for Jesus led her to participate in mission trips to Mexico, serving communities in need. Early in Jan's life she worked as a substitute teacher for junior high and high schools in the Peoria area, and later as a clerk at JoAnn Fabrics until its closing, where she loved connecting with customers about their creative projects. She was also a talented nature photographer, capturing beauty in what she saw around her. Jan particularly cherished her role as a grandma, treasuring every moment spent with her grandchildren.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ron Miller will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Thornber Cemetery in Powellton, IL. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Condolences and tributes may be left for the family at Woolsey-Wilton.com.