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Jayne Golliher Obituary

(nee Maher)



Age 63. Thursday, October 23, 2008 after a lengthy and valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born November 24, 1944.

Jayne was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Nora (nee Ardaugh) Maher; and her best friend for life and sister, Joan (nee Maher) Offermann.

Survivors include her husband, Phillip; her children, Michelle, nee Hibler (Robert) Jankowski, and Brian (Tanya) Hibler; her five grandchildren, Devinn, Jake and Max Jankowski; and Kaylee Jayne and Kendall Grace Hibler; her sisters, Maryellen (nee Maher, Mandzuk) Eberhard, and Frances (nee Maher) McDonald; her brother, Thomas (Sandy) Maher; two stepchildren; two step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; and three best friends, Kathy, Jeannie and Chris.

At Jayne's request, Cremation Rites have been accorded.

All friends and relatives are invited to gather at the Church of St. Jude, 2212 McDonough Street, Joliet on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until the Memorial Mass begins at 10:00 a.m.

Private interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Memorials in her name may be made to St. Jude School Building Fund or Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Arrangements by:

FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME

3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet

For information: (815) 741-5500

www.fredcdames.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-News from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2008.

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marcella Lisdero Guess

October 19, 2019

Was thinking of Jayne today...11 years gone and missed.
She was so much fun...Love and Miss you.

Phyllis (Doszak) and Bill Scholtes

November 6, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Her winning smile will always be remembered. She was special to all of us who went to high school with her.

Michelle Jankowski

November 4, 2008

I miss you Mom

Love
Michelle

Mary Nedelsky

November 1, 2008

Phil I was very sorry to hear of your loss---Mary

Barb Castro

October 30, 2008

Phil and Michelle and Family,
I am so glad I was able to know Jayne. She was a wonderful, strong person. It was a pleasure working with her. I am so glad she is at peace now. I pray for you and your family.

Chuck Andrews

October 28, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob & Sue Govoni

October 27, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Terrie (Holehan) Hoofnagle

October 27, 2008

I will remember Jayne's love of family and friends. She will be missed but never fogotten.

Glenn Steed

October 26, 2008

Dear Phil,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May pleasant memories of your years together console you and give you peace as you adjust to her absence.

Sincerely, Glenn and Judy Steed

Tim and Kim Carpenter

October 26, 2008

Jayne was such a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. We didn't know her for long, but the love she had for her family was demonstrated in her words and actions. May you be comforted by the knowledge that she is with Christ in Heaven.

marylynn buchar & jerry pius

October 26, 2008

The stars will be brighter with Jayne's presence .

I have such happy memories of our days thru school.
There are many laughs and sleepovers to remember.

Our sympathy to her entire family.

Barbara Mitchell Gretz

October 25, 2008

I extend my sincere condolences to Jayne's family. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.
May she rest in peace.

Scott Laken

October 25, 2008

To Jayne's family:
My sympathies go out to the family of Jayne. She was my secretary for a period of time at Joliet West High School. I am a Dean there and she was such a wonderful person who was happy all the time despite her health issues. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

kathy thontlin

October 25, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to all the family, our prayers will be for you.
Russ and Kathy Thontlin

Salli (Lisdero) Guess

October 25, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of Jayne.
I know her memory will remain forever in your hearts and mine. She was a great gal ! I will pray for all of you.

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