Janet Feder Obituary

Rob: I just heard about Janet. She was a very fine person and I am so sorry for your loss. I was glad to hear that you guys had kids – I am sure she was a great mom – and I hope you can take comfort through seeing her live on through her children and your memories. Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Kip Weissman

Rob, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Rob, my deepest condolences to you, Emily, and the rest of the family. May Janet's memory be for a blessing.

Dear Robert, Emily, Feder and Elkins family,

Please accept my condolences and prayers. I knew Janet as a sorority sister and will always remember her smile and quick wit. Who knew an accounting major could be so fun.

Warmly,

Colleen Connors Mullins

Rob and family....So very sorry for this major loss of your beautiful and wonderful wife, who has been your better and best half for 33 awesome years..I always loved mentioning your anniversary in the Sun - Times. Just know she has earned her wings and is now watching over the family from up above. Sincerely, Stella Foster

Dearest Robert, Emily, Silva, Karen, and Arlene, and family,

As you share the beautiful memories of Janet, our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you.



Emily,

You are blessed to carry forward the elegance and charm of your extraordinary mother. She illuminated everything around her with strength, pride, and a regal countenance. While you, mom, and dad grew together and shared the beauty of life, regrettably, I have been distant, in communication and continents.



In the first few decades of Mom's glorious life, Mom was one of my two closest friends (Dad was the other).

Mom and I were inseparable friends. She has been amazing for over six decades.



When thousands cheered at sporting events in high school, it was mom they cheered for the loudest,leading the pom pom squad, with fervor, smiles, and incomparable beauty. And, her smarts! OMG!
She was brilliant.

When people talk about the Bulls and Jordan, it's famously said, I wanna be like Mike. Well, in high school, and then at the University of Illinois, the chant from those around her was, I wanna be like Janet!

So true!



And, then, there were many nights, as I drove through Champaign Urbana , when I called Mom, exhaustingly asking if I could crash at her place. As an older sister, she questioned nothing. That was a good thing. Haha. She always took me in. The sofa was prepared like a Westin Heavenly bed, and a hot meal was prepared. She always loved those she loved without reservation and unconditionally. All part of her caring and nurturing constitution.



Mom was a pioneer in many respects. She aced it in athletics and devoted herself as a sports fan aeternum . She aced it in the classroom. She aced it in personality. She aced it in humor. She aced it through life. She was the first CPA I ever knew. I didn't even know what CPA stood for then. Most of us didn't know there was more to paying taxes and accounting than a 1040 short form.



Yet, once again, mom was way ahead. Perspicacious. Sagacious. Insightfully brilliant.

In a humble way, mom always knew what we were thinking and planning. Mom could discern people's intentions, sarcasm and wit, long before it would be expressed. She had laser focused intuition coupled with a unique laughter.



Her indelible laugh and smile is a jewel of optimism for your lifetime.



When Dad and, most importantly, you, came into her life, she devoted herself as a Mother with Olympias qualities. Undoubtedly, Emily, you are charting a remarkable path forward in life.



As you and Dad, your grandmother, Aunts Karen, Arlene,and others look up into the daily sunshine, or nightly star-studded sky, I know that, in the last week of December, Mom jumped aboard NASA's New Horizon spacecraft as it reached its epic journey to the most distant spot of the Universe ever.



Your mom, and my dear friend, Janet,she was way ahead of us in her journey, when near us, and now, still way ahead of us universally.



Her radiant memories will journey forever.



With much love,

Rory, Leslie, and Trent

Dear Silva, Karen, Arlene, Rob, Emily and Family,
Janet was a very special person. I was lucky enough to reconnect with her on Facebook. She didn't want to go to any of our high school reunions, but she did agree to have breakfast with me the morning of our 45th reunion. I even surprised her by inviting Marty Singer to come. I enjoyed listening to them reminisce about their childhood neighborhood and Middleton. I will always treasure that breakfast time together. I even gave Janet an old Cub button, and a Trojan pin from our pom pom days together at Niles East. I will say a prayer for Janet and for all of you.

Dear Elkins and Feder Families, May all the wonderful memories of Janet comfort you at this difficult time. Robert, I'm sorry I didn't personally extend my condolences at shiva, but it was a pleasure seeing how beautiful Emily has grown up. To Mrs. Elkins (Silva), Karen and Arlene, seeing you brought back all the wonderful memories of friendship and childhood experienced on St. Louis Ave. Special times with special people. Fondly, Judy Aaron Whisler

So sorry for your loss, may her memory be a blessing.

Millie Katzen

Dear Rob,

I was so sorry to hear about Janet's passing. You and your family are, of course, devastated. I know her memory will help you all in your mourning.

Rob
Very sorry for your loss. Condolences to you, your family and friends.

Bob Reed

Rob, Jill and I are so sorry to hear this terrible news. May her memory be a blessing.

Jill and Dave Stewart

Rob:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Death ends a life, not a relationship. Gone too soon. May Janet's memory be for a blessing.

Burt Levy

Rob,
I am so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.
Marvin Berger

I join with all of Chicago in offering my condolences. May her memory be eternal.

I'm shocked and devastated to hear of Janet's passing. We've been in touch and I didn't know anything was wrong. I offer my sincerest condolences to Robert and Emily and the rest of the family. She was one of my favorite sorority sisters and I grieve with thee.

I was so sorry to hear of Janet's passing.

Bill Elkins (Shirley passed away on September 22 of last year.)

All my love and prayers to the family. Kathy Posner

This is such sad news. Janet was a member of my Sigma Kappa pledge class. We served as officers together and I admired her leadership ability. In recent years we reconnected for some sorority events where I came to again appreciate Janet's kindness and sense of humor. I am sorry she suffered with cancer. Her passing is a loss to many. My condolences to Robert and Emily.

Janet was such a kind soul. I will carry with me fond memories of her at as a wonderful next door neighbor, Middleton, Oakview and Niles East student and fellow explorer of the new houses, as they were being constructed around us. I can still picture the many summer nights when Janet and all us St. Louis kids would play olly olly oxen free, until the Elkins cow bell would ring calling us all in. Rest in peace Janet.

So very sad; I'm so sorry! I remember Janet from our childhood. She was a loving person who will be missed by everybody who knew her. My condolences to you, Rob, and to your entire family.

Robert, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Janet! Know that you will be in my prayers, that God will give you strength and see you through this loss.

Sorry for your loss.

Robert, I am so sorry for your loss. When I think of my childhood at Middleton, Janet's name stands out front and center. From bus stops to homeroom, birthday parties and bar mitzvahs, she was always there. For all of us Middleton kids, I feel like a little part of our childhood has been taken from us. G-d bless Janet's soul and G-d bless you and her family.

Rob: Condolences and heart felt sorrow on your enormus loss. Jerry and Joan Field

Robert. I am sorry to hear about your loss

Robert Im very sorry to read about the passing of your beloved wife. May her memory be a blessing to you.

Very sorry to hear of this sad loss. Janet was a wonderful lady. Condolences to all family and friends.

So sorry to hear of Janet's passing. May her memory be a blessing.

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:7

My sincere condolences to the Feder family and friends.Allow Almighty God to carry you in his everlasting arms during this difficult time.

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.