Jane Rebbe

Jane Rebbe, age 89, passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

She was born on March 26, 1932 the daughter of William and Linnie (Hutchison) Thomas.

Jane married Bob Rebbe on July 22, 1950 in Petersburg, IL.  They had six children, Greg (Jane) Rebbe, Vicki (Loren) Baxley, Mark (companion Brenda Davis), Jeff (Cheryl) Rebbe, Lacy Rebbe,  Kris “Cricket” Parkes. They was blessed with thirteen grandchildren and fourteen beautiful great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob; granddaughter, Zoe”; parents; three brothers, Bill, Jim, and Nick; and a sister, Mary.

She worked at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Petersburg for many years.

Grandma Jane loved to read, bowl, play cards, and gamble.  Jane especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.  She always attended all her grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events.

Jane was a member of the St. Peters Church where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.

Jane helped “Farmer Bob” on the farm for many years and raised all her children with her husband.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.

An additional visitation will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 10:00 until 11:00 at St. Peters Catholic Church.  A private family funeral mass will be held with Rev. Fr. Seth Brown officiating.

Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Petersburg.

Memorials can be made to the Memorial Home Hospice or the Menard County Rescue Squad.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.