Janice C. "Jan" Meisch

JANICE C. “JAN” MEISCH 1936 – 2012 Janice C. “Jan” Meisch, 76, of Davis, IL formerly of Aurora, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at her home in the company of her loving family after a nearly two year battle with cancer. She was born to Lester and Hazel (Rosenow) Loftus on March 9, 1936 in Albany, IL. She attended Holy Angels Grade School and Madonna High School In Aurora. She worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Joseph Hospital before marrying her high school sweetheart John “Jim” Meisch on June 25, 1955. Later she had a long career as a personal banker at Old Second National Bank of Aurora. Jan and her husband were longtime members of St. Therese Church in Aurora where Jan volunteered as a C.C.D. teacher and Confirmation mentor. She also spent many hours as a volunteer for CASA in Geneva, IL helping abused and neglected children. After their retirement Jan and Jim moved to Davis, IL where they were faithful members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand, IL. She enjoyed reading, traveling, taking boat rides on Lake Summerset, and collecting Beatrix Potter Memorabilia. More than anything, Jan loved spending time with her family and close friends, especially her grandchildren. It was her love for them that brought forth from Jan the warm, friendly smiles and good wishes for which she will always be remembered. Survivors include her husband of fifty seven years, John “Jim” Meisch; a brother, Tom Loftus; five children, Daniel Meisch, Mary (Terrance) McCarter, Michael Meisch, Jim (Amy) Meisch, Laurie (Tom) Paulson; nine grandchildren, Jason and Loryn Meisch, Melissa and Matt McCarter, Kate (Micah) Klaver, Ryan, Jordan and Allie Meisch, Jakob Paulson; two step grandsons, Ben and Tim Paulson; her aunt, Millie (Rosenow) VanOosten. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Elizabeth; a brother, Richard L. Loftus and a sister, Kathleen A. Kuhn-Loftus. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 9:30 AM from The Daleiden Mortuary, to Annunciation Church at 10:00 AM; Fr. Patrick Gillmeyer, O.S.B. will officiate with interment in Marywood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, April 2, 2012 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at The Daleiden Mortuary, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora. 630-631-5500. Please visit our new interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to leave condolences for Janice’s family or sign the guest book.

Janice C. "Jan" Meisch

March 9, 1936 - March 28, 2012