Jane Running, 87, of Springfield, passed away on April 15, 2024 at her residence. She was born on January 25, 1937 in St. Louis to William Alonzo Moor and Carmen Cross Moor. Jane married Earle G. Running and he preceded her in death in May of 1989.
Mrs. Running is survived by her son William Running of Springfield.
Jane graduated from Collinsville District 10 High School in 1954. She received her BA in English Literature from Washington University in St. Louis and her Masters of Library Science from Emory University in 1974. She was a librarian with the Illinois State Library.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30am on Saturday May 25, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church, 321 Seventh Street in Springfield. The family will greet friends from 10:00am until the time of service Saturday at church.