Janet “Jann” Marie Eich, 57, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Jann was born November 10, 1959 in Mendota, the daughter of Maurice and Shirley (Sibigtroth) Seng. She was united in marriage to James Robert Eich on June 19, 1982 in Mendota.
Jann graduated from Mendota High School in 1978. She was in customer service at Spartan Tool for 20 years. After that, she cleaned homes for numerous families throughout the area. She was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed playing euchre. Jann made friends wherever she went and maintained numerous lifelong friendships. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Jann is survived by her husband, Jim; son, Jacob (Jacqui) Eich; grandson, Dominic Eich; mother, Shirley Seng; siblings Mike (Delpha) Seng, Scott (Sue) Seng, Cheryl (Al) Jansen, and Cathy (Tom) Burke; uncle, Roland Sibigtroth; a foreign exchange son, Fred (Tracey) Umlauf; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Jann is preceded in death by her father, Maurice.
A memorial visitation will be from 3-7 P.M. on Wednesday, May 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 398 Church Road, in Compton.
A memorial funeral service will be at 10 A.M, Thursday, May 25 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeff Schlesinger officiating. Additional visitation will be from 9 A.M. until the time of service. Inurnment of cremated remains will follow in Wisner Cemetery in Mendota.
Contributions in Jann’s memory may be directed to the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home or Immanuel Lutheran Church.
I am very sorry to read of your loss. With Mrs. Eich accomplishments, her love and joys, she was an amazing woman! I won’t pretend to know what you’re going through, but what has helped me deal with the loss of those I love, is turning to the Scriptures, something that has been a real source of comfort. One Scripture that gives me hope is, John 11:25, which says, “Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” I hope that this verse will also comfort you and, I hope you and your family can get through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend. Sincerely, Meryl, jw.org – healingwordsforu@gmail.com
Your smile and enthusiasm will be remembered. Your willingness to help at church was greatly appreciated. You will be greatly missed. God bless your family.