Jane Elizabeth Subbert

Jane Elizabeth Subbert, 86, of St. Anne, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. She was born on February 24, 1936, in Lowell, IN, the daughter of Wesley and Mary “Jeanette” (Nichols) Schilling. On September 2, 1954, she married Marvin Subbert. Jane worked for Imperial International and Montgomery Wards and owned her own insurance company for 30 years. Jane was also devoted to her church, Asbury United Methodist Church. She was a Conference Board President for nine years, taught Sunday school for 16 years, sang in choir, and was active in many committees. In addition to her love for contributing to the church, she also loved to care for and show registered Shetland ponies. Jane was a steward for the Shetland Pony Association for ten years, showing all over the United States. At one point she owned up to 50 head of ponies. She even served on the County Fair Board and was active in a Carriage Club. She was also a 4H leader for 37 years, with clubs in Manteno and St. Anne. Jane loved to nurture and give back to her community. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Marvin Subbert; her son, Michael (Sherry) Subbert; her daughter, Mary Widick; one sister, Willa “Ann” Yohnka; a niece, Kimberly Yohnka; a nephew, Keith (Lisa) Yohnka; three grandchildren, Jilian Michelle Miller, Stacy Amanda Tarvin, and Matthew William Widick; and six great grandchildren, Logan Tarvin, Ella Miller, Grayson Miller, Jaxon Tarvin, Amara Widick, and Mila Widick. Jane is preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette, and father, Wesley. A celebration of life for Jane will be at 11:00 am on January 7, 2023 at Asbury Methodist Church in Kankakee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.