Janet Baugher Whitaker was born on January 28, 1939, in Decatur, Illinois. She was the daughter of Paul and Vivian (Taylor) Baugher. She grew up in Decatur, Illinois, graduating from Decatur High School in 1957. She furthered her education Millikin University, completing her sophomore year in elementary education. She married Joel Philip Whitaker on June 6, 1959; they were married for fifty two years before he passed away in 2011. Janet worked at Ball Seed Company, in West Chicago, Illinois, for many years, before retiring. Janet loved to read, particularly murder mysteries; she also enjoyed quilting, making jewelry, and knitting.
She is survived her son, James Philip Whitaker and wife Carolyn of Loveland, Ohio; one daughter, Julianne Whitaker of Norman, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Madeline Whitaker, Calvin Whitaker, Emerson Hoagland, and Ethan Hoagland; and one sister, Margaret Doolin, of Mansfield, Texas.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., in the Primrose Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will be at a later date in Decatur, Illinois.
Services have been entrusted to Primrose Funeral Service. Please sign the online guest book at www.primrosefuneralservice.com.
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