Jane Ellen Schmalz

Jane Ellen Schmalz, 76, of Kankakee passed away Thursday, June 24 at home. She was born August 18, 1944 in Beaverville the daughter of Robert Arthur and Marcella Eva (Dionne) Blanchette. She was married to Richard Schmalz. Jane was employed at Esselte and the former Armour Pharmaceuticals. She volunteered for Relay of Life and was a member of St Mary’s Church in Beaverville. Jane enjoyed gardening, fishing and had a love for interior decorating. Jane is survived by her son, Brian (Laura) Flowers; daughters, Lana (Jim) Boswell and Stacy Mook; sisters, Patricia (Pat) and (Jack) Littrell, Carolyn (Jerry) Balthazor, Trudy (Mark) Stuckey, Nancy (Dennis) Anderson and Julie (Mike) Glynn; brother, Dale (Betty) Blanchette; seven grandchildren, Lindsay, Erinn, Stephanie, Sydni, Jeramie, Drew and James; four great grandchildren, Trent, Hayden, Jeramie and Demi; special friends, Jerry Flowers, Mike Pitts, Vicki Sain, Rose Smith and many special friends in Fort Meyers, Florida. She is proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Schmalz; son, Greg Flowers; sister, Patricia Littrell; her beloved dog, Spooner. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.