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Janice Koehler Obituary

Koehler, Janice L. Of Chicago, IL, born April 1, 1949, passed away peacefully January 24, 2012. Janice was devoted to caring for her surviving parents, Dorothy and Henry Koehler. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, numerous cousins and friends. Visitation at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN will be from 3:00pm to 7:00pm Sunday, January 29, 2012. Funeral services will be Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10:00am at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow at Elmwood cemetery, Hammond, IN. Janice was a 1967 graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt and received her BA from Indiana University in 1971. She retired from A.T.& T. after 25 years, and was a teacher for the Chicago Public Schools for 10 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society would be welcome.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2012.

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Lynn McDowell

June 7, 2012

I was stunned to read of Janice's death in the I.U. Alumni magazine. I had not been in touch with her for 35 years or so but have great memories of our times together as college students. She was my roomate at the boarding house on Hunter St. and then in an apartment our last semester. We laughed and laughed together...then and when I visited her in Chicago. RIP Janice and my sincere condolences to her family and other friends.
Lynn Ann McDowell

Frank Bologna

April 1, 2012

Happy Birthday Janice.

Frank Bologna

March 25, 2012

To Janice's family, especially her mom and dad please accept my condolences. Janice and I became fast friends after discussing music at one of her garage sales. We both loved records and she knew everything about so many great musicians. She told me stories of her days at Chess records and shared pictures and records with me that I will never forget. I, in turn, shared with her my love for the Blessed Mother and the Rosary in which she found comfort and hope. We last spoke around the holidays and made plans to get together in late February or early March. I had a terrible feeling when I called her to find that the number was disconnected and then to come across her obituary. I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a beautiful and caring person and even though we knew each other for a short time she was someone that I truly loved and I am so proud to have had her as a friend. Janice, I will never forget you. Until we meet again my dear friend, rest in peace.

james simonelic

February 15, 2012

Dear Dorothy and Henry, I met Janice working with the U.S.census doring the summer of 2010.Even with her condition she was one of the most energetic and friendly people I have known.I will truly miss her.My condolences to you and your family.

Alice Daly

January 30, 2012

Dear Dorothy, I got a call through the grapevine down here in Florida. I was so shocked to hear your sad news. God bless you, Josephine, Henry and your nephew as well. Wish I could be up there to help you at this sad time. Love and deepest sympathy, Lew and Alice (Petyo) Daly xoxoxo

agnes ferris

January 27, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to Janice Kolar's family.
Agnes Ferris

Bellinda Blumenthal

January 27, 2012

Rest in Peace dear Janice......you will be missed.

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