Janet M. Van Winkle, 69, of Winfield, passed away August 4, 2024. Beloved wife of Thomas L. Van Winkle; loving mother of Jeffrey (Marie) Van Winkle and Jill (Stephen) Baughman; proud grandmother of Lia, Ayden, Dean, and Baby Baughman due in December of 2024; dear daughter of Joan and the late Carl Pfisterer; fond sister of Diane (Ron) Lindeen, the late Jim Pfisterer, Karen (Donald) Prentice, and Thomas Pfisterer; caring sister-in-law of Celeste (Steve) Mohr, and Kristine (Bob) Husch; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Janet lived a full and vibrant life, marked by love, adventure, and an unwavering dedication to her family. She shared a wonderful life with her four siblings, married her adoring husband, raised her beloved children, and experienced the joy of becoming a grandparent. Janet had a passion for travel, planning parties, and escaping to her condo in Florida, which she called her “happy place.” Janet loved being with family more than anything and was surrounded by a supportive group of dear friends.
In May 2023, she was diagnosed with ALS, and her life was forever changed. She embraced the disease with remarkable courage and grace, living each day to its fullest. Janet went on adventures with her grandchildren, enjoyed a trip to Florida with friends, and witnessed her daughter’s wedding, making lasting memories along the way. To those who spent time with her, brought meals, and simply were there, we are forever grateful.
While ALS may have taken Janet from us, it will never take her legacy. Her unwavering spirit and love will live on in our hearts forever. Janet will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation in Chicago. Your contributions will honor Janet’s memory and support the ongoing fight against ALS, @ www.lesturnerals.org
Visitation Thursday August 8, 2024, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E. Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187. Guests are kindly asked to wear blue, Janet's favorite color, and to dress in casual attire for the wake. Funeral prayers Friday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral proceeding to 10 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137. Formal attire is requested for the funeral. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Hillside, IL. Info @ www.williams-kampp.com or (630) 668-0016.
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Janet M. Van Winkle, 69, of Winfield, passed away August 4, 2024. Beloved wife of Thomas L. Van Winkle; loving mother of Jeffrey (Marie) Van Winkle and Jill (Stephen) Baughman; proud grandmother of Lia, Ayden, Dean, and Baby Baughman due in December of 2024; dear daughter of Joan and the late Carl Pfisterer; fond sister of Diane (Ron) Lindeen,