"Janice was a wise..funny..thoughtful caring woman & girl! I lived across the street on North 9th during 7th & 8th & 9th grade..We were best friends together with Lindy..Janice would sit on her front porch in a rocker with her record player right there?maybe Bill Haley & Rock Around the clock..all the good music! To me they were the ?Leave It To Beaver? family & Janice was always there for me..she knew everything..almost like a mom but my best friend..in the last two years we rekindled that young friendship..long conversations of all our memories..anything to take attention away from the pain she was suffering..hopeful that all those treatments would work..but cancer knows no pity & returned with a vengeance?I knew my friend was tired & finally surrendered..The good news..not until she met precious Claire?I thank God her children never failed to be there..she was so proud of all of them ..I am in denial that she is gone..we both loved CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley..I miss our discussions about that & a lot more..I miss my friend?.Stay strong, we will all be together again?"
In loving memory of
Janice D. Harman
January 30, 1942 - June 9, 2021
Janice Delphine Harman, age 79, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 2:00 am in Good Samaritan Home.
Janice was born on January 30, 1942 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of William Edward and Ethel Marie Patrick Crawford. She married Mark Anthony Harman on September 1, 1962 in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on June 5, 1996.
Janice worked at Dame Hurdle & Co. Jewelers while she was in high school and for a time after school. She attended Gem City Business College. Janice was an election judge for many years, and later in life, worked for ten years at Maple Terrace.
Janice was an avid gardener and grew all sorts of produce, preserved and canned what she grew, and cooked delicious meals for her family. She was a Weather Channel watcher, and she always listened to the ambulance scanner so she was a dedicated "First Listener." Janice was actively involved in the neighborhood watch over the years.
Janice is survived by her three children, Jeff (Lisa) Harmann of Quincy, Teresa (Jared) Renken of Alhambra, IL, and Scott (Mandi) Harmann of Quincy; five grandchildren, Chris (Emily) Harmann of Dixon, IL, Nate (Eileen) Harmann of North Barrington, IL, Matthew Harmann of Quincy, Jared Patrick Renken of Alhambra, IL, and Griffin Andrew Johnson of Richland, MS; a great-granddaughter, Clare Harmann; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Janice was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers and sisters.
Graveside Services: 10:00 am on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Calvary Cemetery, with Fr. Peter Harman officiating.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"Jeff, Teresa, Scott and families, We are so sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of your mom and dad. You are in our prayers. Steve and Glori Duesterhaus "
"Jeff,Theresa,Scott and families, We are so sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of your mom and dad. You are in our prayers. Steve and Glori Duesterhaus "
"Wayne and I are so very sorry for your loss. Very special lady. We loved visiting with her. Prayers for all."
"Larry and I are so very sorry for your loss. I volunteered a lot with Janice at St. John's when the kids were in school. She was one great lady. Prayers for all."
"Your mom was one of the things I missed when we moved from the areas."