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Janice Jene Demetralis
January 7, 1937 - August 8, 2024
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Janice J Demetralis. age 87, of Yorkville, passed away August 8, 2024.
She was born January 7, 1937.
She attended the Academy of Holy Names in Tampa, Florida. She enjoyed the Florida life and was even on Gasprilla floats.
She loved to draw and do crafts especially dolls throughout her entrire adult life. Her dolls were even in a doll magazines! She was so artisitic, this was her passion. Her unwavering resilience and strength remained steadfast throughout her life as she poured herself into nurturing her loved ones with an understanding of life as art. She touched so many young lives as she worked along with them at many resturaunts throughout the years. Janice also worked at Walts Supermarket in St. Charles with her family for about 10 years. Ted and Jan decided to open their own Produce Store in Lockport IL. until they decided to retire.
All her children, grand kids, great grand-daughters, son in laws, and daughter in law will miss her dearly. We love you GiGi, that was what the great grandkids called her and grandchildren called her grandma. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed. She will also be missed by all the animals that she would feed every day at her house.
She was survived by her husband of 70 years Theodore J Demetralis. Her children: Tania (Ron) Williams of St. Charles, John (Audrey) Demetralis of Plainfield, Erika (Chuck) Sacco of Apex, North Carolina. Her 7 Grandchildren: Tawnie Gill, Kevin Beardsley, Kami Beardsley, Alex Demetralis, Chris Demetralis, Nick Demetralis, and Kelsey Demetralis. And her 2 Great Granddaughters: Lillie Gill and Isabel Gill.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Ely and Pal Marlan, her son Ron Demetralis, and her brother Eric Marlan.
There will be a private Graveside Service at Union Cemetery in St. Charles.
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Nan Johns Johnson from Plano, IL
"Ted and family my deepest condolence to you all. Sending Prayers for Peace and Strength at this very sad time. She was truly a amazing lady and will be remembered by many."
BRENDA MELHOUSE from SUGAR GROVE, IL
"SOSORRY TO HEAR THIS, SPENT MANY HOURS WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY. SHE JUST LOVED EVERYONE AND HER FAMILY MEANT SO MUCH TO HER. SHE WILL BE MISSED MY MAN. MUCH LOVE TO THE FAMILY."
Rudy Baker from Apex, NC
"Erika and family sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace during this time. May you always carry all the memories you built with her during her life."
Chris Johnson from Apex, NC
"Erika, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I'm sure she was an amazing lady and will be missed by all that knew her. My condolences to your family and may your loving memories of her bring you peace and happiness forever."
Amanda Grogan from Apex, NC
"I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing your mother so unexpectedly must be incredibly difficult, and I can’t begin to imagine what you’re going through right now. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this tough time. If there’s anything I can do to support you, whether it’s helping with work or just being here to listen, don’t hesitate to reach out. Know that you have people who care about you."