Obituaries
Janice Faye Hanczar
June 3, 1949 - April 3, 2019
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VISITATION
April 20, 2019 | 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. - Yurs Funeral Home 1771 W. State Street (Rte 38) Geneva
- Funeral
- April 20, 2019 | 3:00 P.M.
- Yurs Funeral Home Geneva
JANICE HANCZAR’S OBITUARY
Janice Faye Hanczar (nee Gordon), age 69, passed over peacefully in her home April 3, 2019 due to
cancer and multiple complications from chemo treatments. She was born on June 3, 1949 in Geneva, IL. to
Dorothy Helen and Jack Edward Gordon and grew up in Batavia, IL.
In 1968 she married Daniel Hall; Children: James (Jamie) Allen (Michele), Margaret (Peggy) Ann,
Katherine (Katie) Lynn (Jason). In 1981 she married Robert Hanczar; Children: Stephani Nicole. In 1981 she
became stepmother to Children: Kristoffer Scott (Dee), Robert Earl Jr. (Jennifer).
Janice attended Batavia High School and graduated in 1967. Most notably she was 1st chair
violinist throughout her 4 years of high school. She was also involved in a trio of musicians. Janice also
attended further education classes at Western Illinois University, College of DuPage and Elgin Community
College. She was previously employed by DuPage Library System and ultimately with Arthur Andersen
Research Library.
Janice also enjoyed multiple activities throughout her life: Tennis, Camping, Whitewater Rafting,
Motor Cycling, Scuba Diving, Walking Nature Trails, Swimming the Lakes and Oceans, Walking the Beaches,
Airboating and Kayaking. She also looked forward to attending all the class of ’67 Reunions. She emphasized
her two greatest adventures were the Cayman Islands Live-Aboard Dive Boat excursion in 1996 and a Hawaiian Islands vacation in 2009. She will be especially remembered for her romps and involvements with the
Grandchildren. She was intuitive with them all as well as caring, inspiring, motivating and attended many
Sports, music and school events. She Loved ALL the Grandchildren Dearly. Her “Happy Place” was her condo in Cape Coral, Florida, particularly a place of healing after her children and brother died.
Janice is survived by her husband Robert of 38 years of marriage; her sister: Cynthia (Cindy) Gordon
of Lake Helen, FL.; Children: Kristoffer Hanczar (Dee) of St. Charles, IL., Peggy Thurlow of Geneva, IL., Robert
Hanczar Jr. (Jen) of Sugar Grove, IL.., and Katie Wheeler (Jason) of Champaign, IL.; Grandchildren: Ryan
Hall, Brooke Hall, Jack Thurlow, Aiden Thurlow, Trent Wheeler, Calvin Carlson, Connor Carlson, Kristian Hanczar,
Taylor De Garcia, Audrey Hanczar, Ellie Hanczar and 4 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Dorothy Gordon; Children: Jamie Hall in 2008,
Stephani Hanczar in 2008; her brother Steve Gordon in 2010.
Memorial visitation will be held at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 West State Street, Geneva, Illinois from 1 – 3:00pm on Saturday, April 20, 2019 and a memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Fox Valley Hands of Hope” at 200 Whitfield Drive,
Geneva, IL. 60134.
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Genny and Nicole wheeler from Joliet, IL
"So sorry to hear the sad news. May the dear Lord bless you all this Holy Easter season and always."
Jerry & Linda Seablom from St Charles, IL
"We sure will miss Jan's smiling face! She would stop by when she was out on her infamous walks. Jan was always so upbeat, cheerful and had such a positive attitude. We became closer friends due to our losses and helped each other through those hard times. We were blessed to be able to see her recently on what was one of her last walks. I know the earth is saddened but the heavens are rejoicing. I'm sure she is smiling being able to see Jamie and Steph again! Covering you all in prayers!!"
Janie Owens from DeLand, FL
"I am so very sorry for your loss. While I do not know most of you, I do know Cindy. This is a highly difficult journey you are going through, and one that we all travel in our lives. I cannot say that you won't miss her, because you certainly will. However, you must rejoice that she is no longer in pain, and is truly in a better place than earth. I always tell people that now Janice is portable. You can carry her around with you every day since she resides in your heart forever. Know that she will watch over you and love you, as you love her."
Laurel Rund and Phil Leber from Bradenton, FL
"To Bob and Jan's who family - our deepest condolences. We will miss Jan's beautiful spirit and energy. She was a beautiful spirit, filled with love, light and courage. Her smile lit up a room, and her loving presence was filled with an expansive acceptance. Jan and Bob - we have been honored to be friends and to have found each other several years ago. I know Jan's light is a bright star shining down with loving care on all who knew her. Rest in piece, our dear friend. Gone from this earth, but never ever forgotten. Love, Laurel and Phil"
Kim and Craig Gilman from Cape Coral , FL
"So sorry for your loss. Condolences, Jan will be missed. Love you Bob."
Marcy Novak from Batavia , IL
"Jan will always be remembered for her love and devotion to family. She was the drive behind cousin gatherings and we are forever thankful for the memories she helped create. We will miss you, Jan, and pray God will comfort Bob, family, and friends left behind. How wonderful you celebrated Easter with Jesus! We find peace in His promise of forgiveness and eternal life."