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Jane White Obituary

White, Jane Schulte Passed away while traveling in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands on the afternoon of December 28th surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for 53 years of William J. White; loving mother of James New (Patty Ann) White of Portola Valley, CA, Thomas (Liz) White of Colorado Springs, CO, Mia (Tim) McNary and Gretchen (Dennis) Flowers of Glenview, IL; proud grandmother of Benjamin, Slater, Bill, Stuart, Brian, Brigid, Patrick, Amy, Maggie, Cutter, Colin, Mary Jane and Ellie; dear sister of Louise Johnson, Gretchen Neff, Michael and Joseph Schulte. Visitation Sunday, January 13, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Monday, January 14, 10:30 a.m. at Saints Faith, Hope and Charity Catholic Church, 191 Linden Street, Winnetka, IL 60093. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartspring School; 8700 East 29th Street North Wichita, KS 67226 or Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation; 755 Page Mill Road, Suite A-200, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Funeral Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 8, 2013.

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Rolliana and Bill Scheckler

March 8, 2013

We were shocked snd saddened to learn today of Jane's death from a mutual friend. We send you our love, prayers and sympathy.

nanette and jim holley

February 14, 2013

Bill and family
we were so sorry to hear about your loss. We so enjoyed meeting both you and Jane in Colorado and know how important the family was to her. I know you have precious memories and cling to those in this time.

Milo Barrera

January 25, 2013

Bill and family. Our deepest condolences. The words describing Jane's life and her love for her family and community are wonderful. What a great lady. Milo and Susan Barrera, friends from the American Cancer Society, IL Division

January 23, 2013

To All at Winnetka's White House.
Dear Jane was my friend for almost fifty years. I can only think of her in happy times. Of course she left us with her
family around her! What a way to go! She will not be forgotten...Jackie Haffenberg

January 15, 2013

It is with much sadness that today I remember my dear high school friend, Jane, as she is laid to rest. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Truly we have lost a wonderful, sweet Angel.

Connie McCormick, Redington Shores, FL

Heidi Weinman

January 14, 2013

Dear Gretchen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words can not express my sorrow for the loss of your Mother. I know your memories will guide you to find peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heidi

Lara & Doug Garrard

January 13, 2013

Dear Mia, Tim & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's sudden passing. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet her at Heartspring while visiting our boys. Knowing that your parents have been at your side, supporting you in all your endeavors, I can only imagine the loss you now feel.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Jennifer Gould

January 13, 2013

Dear White family,

I was so saddened to hear the news and have been thinking of all of you and holding you in my heart. I have so many fond memories of your home on Enid Avenue in Kettering, Ohio, where "Mrs. White" always made me feel welcome when I came to hang out with Mia. You are a wonderful, amazing, strong family that I am thankful to know. My deepest sympathy to all of you, along with the hope that you will find strength through those you love.

January 13, 2013

Bill, We learned of Jane's passing while listening to the Whaler Board meeting. What a shock it must have been to you and your family. Her death is a loss for all of us who knew her. My regret is not taking advantage of all the years that we could have been friends. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless Jane and all those she leaves behind. Aloha Jane. Love, Patty and Barney Deden

Mary Bowers

January 13, 2013

I will miss you dear Jane.

I love you.
God Bless

Lisa Dickholtz

January 12, 2013

I am a friend of Jane and Bill's daughter Mia. In reading about who Jane Shulte White was, I'm so sorry I did not have the opportunity to know her. Many of her qualities though I feel I experience in knowing Mia. I'm so sorry for your loss of such an amazing woman. With Love,

January 12, 2013

The White Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I know my Dad will be glad to see Jane at Gods house in heaven.
Michael Van Der Bosch & family in Denver

Marilyn Baker

January 11, 2013

Dear Bill, and all the Sculte siblings. Bob and I are so very sorry to hear about Jane. I have such fond memories of her great sense of humor. I am sorry we cannot attend the services, as we are in Florida. With deepest sympathy,

Loy Wiley

January 10, 2013

I am sending love and prayers to you all. I am so sorry for your loss.

Julia Granum

January 10, 2013

On behalf of Dennis Flowers' marketing partners at Northern Trust, please accept our deepest sympathy. We hope you can all find some peace in the knowledge that although the loss of this remarkable woman is deep, her spirit lives on in you, her family, and all those whose lives she touched. You will find the strength and joy you need at this time in her spirit that surrounds you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul and Joy Flowers

January 9, 2013

Dear Bill, Gretchen and family.

Our hearts go out to all of you. Jane was such a wonderful person. We were blessed when Dennis joined your family.

Rebecca Parr

January 9, 2013

Dear Mia and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Both of your parents were so gracious to us when we visited them in Maui, I will always have that memory. At the very least I'm glad you were all together. May God bless you.

William and Sandra Reed

January 9, 2013

Our sincerest sympathy to the entire White family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jeffrey Lee

January 9, 2013

Dear Professor White,

I received an email from the IEMS department this morning informing me about your loss. Just wanted to extend my condolences from the Bay Area, as I remember meeting your lovely wife when she attended our IEMS 393 poster session for Holy Family Ministries last year. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family, and I wish you all peace in this time of healing.

With condolences,

Myrna and Mickey Hammerman

January 8, 2013

Dear Bill and Family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Jane. We just saw you and Jane as we were leaving and you were entering the Seidman's annual smorgasbord party on December 23rd. In retrospect, we feel grateful to have had the opportunity to say hello.

Jane was a lovely, warm and special woman. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,

Myrna and Mickey

Ervin & Mary Jane McNary

January 8, 2013

Dear Bill, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family. We have many warm memories of Jane and her wonderful stories. Our deepest sympathy.

Renee Rempe

January 8, 2013

Mia, Gretchen and Bill,
I am so sorry to hear this news. Over 20 years I have seen your family together and was always struck by Jane's big smile and generous spirit. She always had great stories to tell. I enjoyed seeing her each time she would come to a gym/field/school see her grandkids because she loved her family so much.
Love, Renee Rempe and family

January 8, 2013

Dear Gretchen, I was devastated to hear of your Mother's passing from Oya. You and you entire family will continue to be in my daily thoughts and prayers. Gretchen, always remember your Mom knew how much you loved her because you were such a huge part of her life and for that, you will have no regrets. Your Mom will be with you in heart and in spirit forever. With deepest sympathy, Kathleen Burns

tracy garden

January 8, 2013

Mia and Gretchen, I am so sorry for your loss. She must have been a wonderful mother to have raised 2 incredible girls like yourselves. My prayers are with you, tracy
garden

Cem Salfati

January 8, 2013

Dear Professor White,

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

January 8, 2013

Our condolences to you, Bill, and your wonderful family. I can still picture Jane leaving your house on Enid ave. for a short walk.
What a delightful person.
Take care,Myrle and Betty Vallo

January 8, 2013

Dear Bill,
So shocked and saddened to learn of Jane's death. She, like you, was one class act. My sincerest condolences to you and your loving family.
Jeannie Herrick/Northwestern University

Leo Chiappetta

January 8, 2013

My prayers to the White family during this difficult time. Jane was a beautiful person, and Iam sure will be missed by all.

Mary BowersC

January 7, 2013

I attended High school and College with
Jane. What a wonderful,loving,delightful
person she was.I have great memories with
Jane.My love and prayers are with the
entire family. I will never ever forget
Jane.God bless all of you. Jane always
said or wrote "God Bless" on all her
communication.Now I will say God Bless
you Jane..

Dan & Sande O'Keefe

January 7, 2013

January 7,2013
Our dearest love to Bill and all of Jane's beloved family - words cannot express the the grief we share with you.
She changed the world with her devotion to Bill and her family and her energy.
You will be in our hearts, prayers and thoughts. My God grant you the Peace He has given to her.
Dan and Sande O'Keefe

January 7, 2013

I want to express my sympathy for the recent loss of your love one. Losing a close family member is always sad and I want you to know that I am very sorry for your loss.

With Warm Regard,
Gwen Hoffman

Margaret and Mike Galbraith

January 7, 2013

Our love and prayers are with all of the White family. We shall miss Jane, our long time and very special friend.
With love,
Margaret and Mike Galbraith

Cam Findlay

January 7, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the White family on Jane's untimely passing. She was a kind and gracious person, and we always enjoyed seeing her at NU events and on walks in Winnetka.

Gail and Jerry Prassas

January 6, 2013

We were shocked when we heard of the passing away of dear Jane - what a lovely women. She always had a smile on her face and was so friendly to everyone. We feel so honored to have known her. Our deepest sympathy to Bill and the children. May she rest in peace. Gail and Jerry Prassas

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