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Janeen Mills Obituary

Janeen Katherine Mills, 58, of St. Charles, passed away on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. Janeen was born on October 9th, 1950 in Aurora - the daughter of Walter and Grace (Leavey) Hochsprung. Words are simply insufficient to articulate Janeen's appreciation of and expression of the values Janeen exhibited during her life. Janeen was the quintessential loving mother and family member who devoted her life ensuring that her family, friends, and others in need were happy and enjoyed their own lives. Most importantly, Janeen valued and instilled the spirit of love for life and children in those closest to her. We will forever be indebted to her for her kindness and we must seek to live the remainder of our own lives with similar enthusiastic altruism. She will be missed eternally by all. Janeen is survived by her son, Brian R. Mills of St. Charles; two sisters - JoAnn Garcia of Spring, Texas and Beth Ann Margaret (James) Tabor of North Aurora; four nieces and nephews - Lindsay Viola (Jason) Powell, Brent Viola, Katie Garcia, and Andy Garcia; and two great nephews - Kevin Powell and Kyle Powell. Visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2009 followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2009 at the Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third Street (3 blocks west of the Fox River and 1 block south of Route 64) in St. Charles. Janeen was laid to rest in Union Cemetery in St. Charles. Janeen's life was celebrated immediately thereafter from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at a memorial luncheon for family and friends at Francesca's By The River, 200 S. Second Street in St. Charles. Contributions in Janeen's memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, and/or The Compassion Foundation of Aurora. For information: (630)584-2000 or www.NorrisFH.com

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Published by Kane Republican on Aug. 24, 2009.

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Rachel Gareski

August 22, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. Janeen was a great friend and could really make me laugh. She spoke with love about Brian and the rest of her family every time we saw each other. She also loved her potato chips and M&M's. I'll miss you, Janeen.

Mr & Mrs Randy powell

August 21, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Amy Reinert

August 21, 2009

A wonderful person who shared the love of sports with me...I thought of her as a second Mom!

Karna Gladd

August 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Janeen was a great friend and she will be truely missed.

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