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Janice L. "Jannie" McArdle

Janice McArdle Obituary

McArdle, Janice L. "Jannie" (nee Lamb), Age 59, a Naperville, IL resident since 1978, formerly of Chicago, died Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at University of Chicago Medical Center. She was born on May 27, 1948 in Evergreen Park, IL. Loving wife of Dr. George J. McArdle, whom she married April 15, 1978, beloved mother of Tracy and Lindsay McArdle, devoted daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Lamb, adored sister of Thomas (Barbara) Lamb, Lorry (John) Murphy and Eileen (Kenneth) Russo, dear aunt and cousin of many, cherished daughter-in-law of Doris (the late George) McArdle, fond sister-in-law of Sharon (John) Duffy, Jim (Nancy) McArdle, Margie Smith, John McArdle, Bill (Tammy) McArdle and Patrick (Martha) McArdle. Janice grew up on Chicago's South Side. She received her B.A. in education from North Central College in Naperville and her M.A. in education from St. Xavier University, Chicago. Janice began her career working at the Bell System and went on to teach for twenty years at Jay Stream Middle School in Carol Stream, IL. Janice was a talented artist and also enjoyed decorating, golf and shopping. Visitation Monday, February 25, 3 to 9 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Services will begin Tuesday, February 26, 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home and will proceed to an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Interment: Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: The Joan Scarangello Foundation to Conquer Lung Cancer - committed to fight lung cancer by funding innovative research and increasing awareness with a special focus on non-smoking-related lung cancer, 27 Union Square West Suite 304, New York, NY 100003 Phone 212-627-5500 Website http://www.joanslegacy.org/joan.html For info. (630) 355-0213

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2008.

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Stephani See

February 28, 2008

Dear George, Tracy and Lindsay,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Jan's friendship meant so much to my mom, and our family will keep the good memories of our times together close to our hearts.

Cory See

February 28, 2008

MrArdle Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jan was a beautiful person while she was here, and I'm sure she will be the same beautiful guardian angel. You are in our prayers.

February 27, 2008

Dear Mcardle Family, May the joys you shared help comfort you in this time of sorrow.Our deepest sympathy.The Nicol(Bottando)Family

Terry & Laura Coughlan

February 26, 2008

Dear George & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jimmy See

February 26, 2008

To George, Tracy, and Lindsay:
Jan was the nicest, sweetest woman I have ever met in my life and I will always remember our vacations and good times we all had. I am so sorry for your loss, but the memories of Jan will live on forever in the hearts of the See family. We love you and continue to keep you in our prayers!

Irene Witt

February 26, 2008

Dear George and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your spouse and mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.

Mark Cherry

February 26, 2008

Dear McArdle Family:

Our condolences on your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Mark Cherry & Laura Kelly

Yvonne Fanizza

February 25, 2008

Dr. McArdle, Tracey, & Lindsey:
I was deeply touched by Jan's compassion and commitment to seeking excellence in her teaching, friendships, career, art, and family. She has "truly" sacrificed so much for so many people without any expectations of receiving. Please know that my heart will always think of her fondly and I will always care about her.

February 25, 2008

My prayers are with your family. Jan was a kind, fun-loving person. A gal it was very nice to be around.

Laura Duggan
Former Jay Stream Colleague

Elizabeth Bierman

February 25, 2008

Dear McArdle Family,
I am very sad to hear about the passing of Mrs. McArdle. She was a very kind and funny teacher who has touched my life. I send you my condolences. I will miss her.

mark fischer

February 25, 2008

DR.McARDLE&FAMILY, Our Condolences to you in your time of sorrow.
MARK&LEE FISCHER

Adam Salutric

February 25, 2008

McArdle Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs. McArdle was a very nice teacher, and very well liked.

Catherine McNamara

February 25, 2008

The McArdle Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Janice, from what I've heard through Lindsay she was a wonderful woman. My thoughts are with you.

Mary and Nadine Roy

February 25, 2008

George and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts pour out to you during this time of grieving for your wife/mother. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for you all.

Al and Teri Lynn

February 25, 2008

Dear Pat and Martha: Our sympathy on your loss. Take comfort in the good memories. Janice sounds like a wonderful person and teacher.

Lisa Carestia

February 25, 2008

Dr. McArdle, Tracey and Lindsay

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

With love,

Diann & Tom Herwehe

February 25, 2008

Dear George, Tracy & Lindsay,
We are very sorry for your loss. Jan was a great friend! We have wonderful memories and will miss her insight & humor. She was always supportive to all her friends & family.

Catherine Burns Tunney

February 25, 2008

Dear George and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Jan a few times over the years whenever I crashed a McArdle get-together and she was always a charming, lovely person. I hope your memories can sustain you during this difficult time.

Patty Quinlan Schuh

February 25, 2008

My family and I send our condolences to the Lamb and McArdle families. Jan was a class act who was one of my role models growing up. I have such great memories of Jan -- she'll always be "one of the Lamb girls." You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim Stepanek

February 25, 2008

To the McArdle Family,
I am sorry to hear about our cousin Janice. Our thoughts and prayer's our with you.
Love,
Patty, Michael, and Kimmy Quinlan

Jeanne Meyers

February 25, 2008

Dear Dr. McArdle,
My deepest sympathy to you and your daughters on the passing of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time of life. Hopefully many wonderful memories will help you carry on until you meet again.

Louis Probst

February 25, 2008

George

Please accept my condolences. I wish you strength in this difficult time.

Lucy Bednar (Boyer)

February 24, 2008

George, Tracy & Lindsay,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of of your wife & Mom. She was kind, humble, intelligent, caring, generous, funny, and always thoughtful. As my long-time teaching partner and dear friend, I loved working with Jan. She was a brilliant writer and an amazing artist. She was admired, loved, and greatly appreciated by staff & students. Jan's marvelous legacy will live on at Jay Stream Middle School.
I will miss you so much, Jan.
Love, Lucy

Nick Schultz

February 24, 2008

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Mrs. McArdle, my sixth grade teacher at Jay Stream. She had a remarkable gift for teaching. Even though she taught me roughly 16 years ago, I clearly remember the class projects we worked on together: group newscasts; design your own country; class Greek play; and personal poetry books. I also remember the novels we read for class: Treasure Island, The Egypt Game, and Redwall. Before it became a movie, I recall reading Jurassic Park, a book she recommended I read; it was the longest book I read at that point in my life. Mrs. McArdle will definitely be missed by all of her students.

Pam Hack

February 24, 2008

Dr. George McArdle & Family:
Your family will be in our prayers.

(Former St.Linus student)

Jocelyn and Marissa

February 23, 2008

McArdle family,
We are really sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs.McArdle she was a great teacher. She was always so funny and engergetic in the halls. Also, she was the best dressed teacher in Jay Stream!!! And May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
From,
Jocelyn McDonnell and Marissa Cusumano (students at Jay Stream)

Amanda Frame

February 23, 2008

Mrs. McArdle was my 6th grade teacher about 14 years ago. She was one of the best teachers I ever had and I will always remember our class' rendition of King Midas' Golden Touch! I met some of my best friends in her class, so she will always have a special place in my heart. God Bless her family and friends.

Emil Lach

February 23, 2008

Dear Dr. George and Family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Suzanne Carlstedt

February 23, 2008

Mrs. McArdle was a wonderful teacher. My son and I will always be grateful that she was there for us during a very tough time when my son was having health problems. Mrs. McArdle made it possible for my son to have fun and enjoy school and learn a great deal that year. My deepest sympathy to you for your loss of this wonderful woman.

Bethanny Barrell Cougill

February 22, 2008

Mrs. McArdle was my favorite teacher of all time. I used to visit her after school long after 6th grade was over. She'd always introduce me to other teachers as "my old student" and that always made me laugh considering I was in high school at the time. She was funny and a wonderful gift to me. I loved visiting her and helping her pack up her convertible after the last day of school. She even took me out to lunch once and as I considered her my friend, hopefully she considered me her friend as well. She always told me stories of her family and was SO proud of both of her husband and both of her daughters. I'd talk about her family at my house just like I knew them personally! I really miss Mrs. McArdle and I hope that you all know how special she was to so many people. She made a difference in so many peoples lives and I'll never forget her.

Class of 1989

The Hendersons

February 22, 2008

Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Marissa Cusumano

February 22, 2008

To the McArdle family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful teacher she was great. She will always be remembered.
Marissa Cusumano(a student at Jay Stream)

Harry & Mary Booth

February 22, 2008

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

Susan McKenna

February 22, 2008

Dear George, Tracy, Lindsay and Jan's family and friends,
It is with heavy hearts that we offer our deepest sympathy. Jan was a bright spot in this world, and she will be dearly missed. Our thoughts are with you all.
With our love,
Charles and Susan McKenna and family

Chris Musial

February 22, 2008

Dr. McArdle,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

With sympathy,
Your friends at TLC

Judy Stanner

February 22, 2008

Dear George, Tracy and Lindsey,
Don and I are holding you in our hearts during this tragic time. We pray that God's grace will give you the strength to endure your grief and loneliness.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Judy Stanner

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