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Janice M. Lees

Janice M. Lees

  • May 17, 1929 - January 12, 2010
  • Orion, Illinois
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“I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I received the news in an email from Kathy Abbott. I'm also sorry I wasn't able to extend my condolences...Read More » ”
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“We were sorry to hear of Janice's passing. I live neighbors with her and Glenn out on the farm till I married in 1966. We still had conact we her...Read More » ”
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“Dan Jenny & Michael we are "so sorry" for your loss and our thoughts are with your family. May you fill your minds with her loving memories to...Read More » ”
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“Danny and Jen, Sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers ”
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“Dan, Jen & Michael So sorry for your loss our prays our with you. ”
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“Nicki, You were a Wonderful Grandaughter and friend to your Grandma. So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure she will be missed. You have many...Read More » ”
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Janice M. Lees, 80, of Orion, went to be with the Lord January 12, 2010 at Illini Restorative Care, Silvis.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Beulah Presbyterian Church, Orion. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. Orion. Memorials may be made to Beulah Presbyterian Church.

Janice was born May 17, 1929 in Moline to Lewis and Mildred (Chaney) Olson. She married Glenn W. Lees on April 7, 1947 in Kansas City, Mo. He preceded her in death on Janauary 5, 1997.

Janice was a homemaker and helped her husband farm. She was a member of Beulah Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed sewing, music cooking and baking. She enjoyed making breakfast pizza for the former Corner Express, Orion. She was also a World War Mother, a devoted mother and grandmother.

She is survived by

Sons Tom (Yvonne) Lees San Carlos, AZ
Gerald (Jeanine) Lees Orion
Dan (Jennifer) Lees Orion
Grandchildren Sonya, Nicole, Jeremy, Aron, Addy and Michael
Great grandchildren William and Michael
Sister Elizabeth Seaholm Moline
Best friend Velma Braman
She was preceded in death by parents, husband, granddaughter Alicia Lees and brother Gene Olson.
Online condolences may be expressed to Janice’s family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com