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Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2018 at Bethlehem Christian Church
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Janice Lee Bute, age 90, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018.
She was born April 17, 1928 in Flora, the daughter of John R. and Pearl (Harris) Courtright. She married Donald R. “Don” Bute on June 17, 1947 in Flora. Together they shared 46 years of marriage. He preceded her in death December 27, 1993.
She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church where she played piano, and a past member of Flora First Christian Church where she played the organ. She shared her love of music for over 30 years when playing for students participating in solo and ensemble band music contests, and during countless weddings and funerals. She sang in the choir at First Christian Church and enjoyed singing as a soloist and being part of several singing groups, including The Sweet Adelines and as a member of a female barbershop quartet for over 25 years. Janice also operated Jan’s Fabrics on North Avenue for over 10 years. She was a former member of the Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed playing pinochle with her friends.
She is survived by a daughter: Lisa Anne Glenn (Tyler) of New Palestine, IN, and a son: Lindsey Bute (Barbara) of Durham, NC; grandchildren: Benjamin Michels (Kassi) of Cisne, R.J. “Rob” Michels (Melissa) of Fishers IN, Elizabeth Anne Geier (Mike) of Olney, and Cynthia Lee Schlessinger (Brian) of Wake Forest, NC, Amy Smith (Mike) of Durham, NC, and Ned Phillips of Durham, NC; and great-grandchildren: Rayce Michels, Alexis Michels, Ava and Maxwell Michels, Briar and Briley Fore, Jackson Geier, and Charlie Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 1 brother: John “Jack” Courtright; and 1 sister: Mary Elizabeth Yurashus.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2018, at Bethlehem Christian Church with Mark Luzadder officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora and Friday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to Bethlehem Christian Church and will be accepted through the funeral home.
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Lisa, your classmates from both near and far send their condolences to you and your family at the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you
So sorry to learn of your mom's passing! I would see her out getting lunch occasionally. Loved to hear her play the organ at church. She will be missed!
Sorry for your loss. Janice has been a friend for many years. Recently coming out for potato soup and you enjoy a book. God Blessings for the family.
Lisa thoughts and prayers
Lisa and Lindsey I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your mother. I will be praying for you at this difficult time. I plan on coming out for the service. Aunt Marilyn
My condolences to your family. May our Lord Jesus provide you with the comfort and strength you need to get thru your loss.
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing Lindsey.
These last few years after I retired Jan was in the Gift Shop while I was at the front desk of the hospital. We were both in the auxiliary and I often went and talked to her she had such a delightful sense of humor and she will be very much missed. She could also play the organ at church like nobody else.
We are sorry for your loss. Jan was a beautiful person. Loved hearing her play the organ at First Baptist. Loved seeing her in the NWIA office. We had so looked forward to seeing her again. We will miss her.
So sorry to learn of Jan's passing. I (Sue) got to know her fairly well during the years that we sang in a barbershop quartet. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.
I will miss her so much. We would run into each other at wal-mart or IGA, and we would always have a long conversation. She is with the Lord, I have no doubt. May God bring you peace.
Sending our sympathies. Wish we could be with you for Jan's services, but we will be out of town. Praying for comfort for all of you. Sharon (Hardy) Greenwood
My sympathy to all of Jan's family and friends. I grew up listening to Jan play the organ, and her lovely voice in the choir at Flora FCC. Had a lot of fun playing pinochle with her for the last several years. She will certainly be missed by her family, and a HOST of friends.
Our Sympathy and prayers.
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about your mothers passing,, I will be praying for you and your family. God Bless
So sorry to hear of Jan's passing. We grew up in the church knowing "Jan, the Organist" and it was so fun when I finally got old enough to play piano for the church services with Jan on the organ. (She had to be very patient with me on that for awhile!) I loved to hear Jan sing specials for church in her beautiful alto voice, and the quartets were awesome! In later years we've caught Jan at a restaurant, always reading a book. My dream for retirement, too! So many memories. Dan and I will be praying for you all that God gives you peace during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Jan was a fun loving person and I enjoyed visiting and playing pinochle with her. Blessings
Lisa so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa and family, May fond memories of your mother bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Lisa we are both so very sorry for your loss. I pray that you are comforted knowing that your sweet mother is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Your memories are so precious now more than ever. Just remember the love and blessings you had as a family. We love you and miss you. See you soon!!
So sorry for your loss. Jan was a nice woman and a friendly neighbor.
Condolences for you and your family. I know Jan will be missed by everyone that knew her.
Jan was so nice to me when I first moved to Flora and sang in the choir at the Christian Church. We became friends and I later rented an apartment from Jan and Don. Jan was one of the kindest and sweetest persons I have had the fortune to meet. RIP Jan.
I remember her beautiful singing voice from her solos in worship services at Flora Christian Church and she was always in the choir during the years I attended there. She will be a welcome addition to the choirs of heaven. Prayers for her family in your time of mourning.
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing Lisa. I enjoyed all those years we spent singing together in chorus and quartet. She was so gifted in the musical realm. Sending our hugs and prayers and deepest sympathy.
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