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Obituary for Janet M. (Heaton) Morris
JANET M. (HEATON) MORRIS, 90, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away surrounded by her family, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Prophetstown, officiated by Rev. Father David Reese. A visitation will be held from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. A memorial has been established.
Janet was born on July 5, 1933, in Galva, IL, to Rollin A. and Mabel (Nelson) Heaton. She was raised and educated in Kewanee, graduating from Kewanee schools. She furthered her education at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Kewanee, beginning a career that would touch the lives of many. On September 15, 1956, Janet married James H. Morris, in Kewanee. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2003. Janet's dedication to family and community defined her life. She worked as a registered nurse in Peoria, Sterling, and at the former Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Prophetstown, all while raising her five children. A devout member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Prophetstown, Janet actively participated in the altar and rosary society. She was also a former member of the Red Hats Society and Royal Neighbors. She found joy in attending auctions, playing cards, and cooking, and cherished time spent with family, especially attending her children and grandchildren’s various events. Her infectious laugh, love of family, and warm spirit will forever be cherished. Janet will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is survived by her two daughters, Laurie (Paul) Westfall of Hudson, IL, and Marla (Howard) Hallstein of Normal, IL; three sons, Richard (Susan) Morris of Galt, IL, Michael (Tina) Morris of Woodstock, IL, and Steven (Kristine) Morris of Maui, Hawaii. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren: Brad (Emily) Hallstein, Jacob (Jessica) Morris, James Morris, Matt (Ashley) Morris, Megan (Mark) Morris, Collin Morris, Olivia Morris, Faith Morris, Tim Morris, Brennan Wade and Steffen (Hannah) Wade; eight great-grandchildren: Benjamin and Samuel Hallstein, Teagan and Kaelin Morris, Owen and Hayes Morris, Raea Morris and Reese Wade; one sister, Sandra Reiff of Kewanee; three sisters-in-law: Kay Heaton of Kewanee, Margaret Gyger, and Ruth Anne (Gary) Predmore of Washington. She is also remembered fondly by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Jim; one grandson, Jordan R. Morris; two brothers, Rollin A. Heaton Jr. and Jack Heaton; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
22
Dec
9:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home
320 LaFayette Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Funeral Mass
Friday
22
Dec
11:00 AM
St. Catherine's Catholic Church
310 E. 3rd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Cemetery Details
Location
Riverside Cemetery (Prophetstown)
300 E. 3rd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
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