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Official Obituary of

Janet Reese

September 25, 1946 ~ November 25, 2020 (age 74) 74 Years Old

Janet Reese Obituary

Janet Lynn Reese, 74, of Savoy passed away at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday (Nov 25, 2020) at  Reflections Memory Care. 


A graveside service will be at the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview on Saturday (Nov 28, 2020).  In lieu of  flowers, the family suggests that a memorial be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or Ogden  UMC ‐ Journey. 

 Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is in charge of arrangements.

Janet was born September 25, 1946, the daughter of James Burton and Helen Silkey Esworthy who  preceded her in death.  She married Robert Reese on August 21, 1965.  He also preceded her in death. 

Surviving are her children, Diana (Mete) Sarabi, Jim Reese and her grandson, Roman Sarabi.  Also  surviving is her sister, Karen (Lou) Bluhm; her sisters‐in‐law Sandi Esworthy and Carla Reese; her  nephews Dave Esworthy, Josh Reese, Matthew Reese, Lou Bluhm, Burton Bluhm and her niece Lori  Chien. 

She worked at the University of Illinois for many years in various secretarial roles.  She loved to play the  piano and do her needle work.  She gave piano lessons for many years. She played the organ and piano  for church services, weddings and funerals.  She was very involved in the St. Joseph Church of Christ,  Webber Street Church of Christ, and the Vineyard Fellowship in several teaching roles. She had a  wonderful sense of humor and a bubbly personality.  She will be missed. 

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