Janis Louise (Larson) Fugate of Earlville passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 surrounded by loving family at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona, IL.
Janis was born November 30, 1944 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of Emert and Gertrude (Hutter) Larson. She was with her loving companion Jerry Burke for thirty-five years. Janis worked as head cook at Shabbona Nursing home for several years and as manager of Casey’s General Store in Leland, IL. She enjoyed interacting with the community. Janis’ greatest joy was her family, watching the Cubs and visiting with family and friends.
She is survived by her companion, Jerry; daughters, Dee Steele of Pecatonica, IL and Shannon Loy of Leland, IL; grandchildren, William Baker of Oklahoma, Daniel Baker, Desiree Baker of Ottawa, Carson (Josh) Loy of Garland, TX and Monica Loy of Leland, IL; her sister, Joyce Bernard of Sheridan, IL; her brother, Jerry (Emmie) Larson of Grand Rapids, MN and several nieces and nephews.
Janis was preceded in death by her parents.
A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Rollo Congregational United Church of Christ in Rollo, IL with Pastor Dave Marquardt officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the church until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to
www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
407 S. Ottawa St.
Earlville, IL 60518
815-246-6491