Janet E. Duncan, 72, of Albion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on June 30, 1952, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, the daughter of Robert E. and Ruth (Mamer) Martin. She married Grover Duncan, and they were blessed with twenty-eight years together, centered around their family, until his passing on November 4, 1998.
Jan was a very caring person who worked in healthcare as a C.N.A. She enjoyed her work taking care of her patients in their home. In her free time, she liked to crochet, sew, listen to music and cook for her family. The love that radiated from her was felt by all who knew and loved her. She was selfless in every way. Taking care of her family, that was her world, friends and strangers alike. No one left her house without being fed and loved to the fullest. Just her voice would make your day better, and a hug and kiss would actually take pain away. Jan was of the Catholic faith and regularly spent time reading in her Bible. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic church and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. When you left her home or received a card from Jan, her famous wish for all was “Mizpah, God be with you”.
Jan leaves behind her five children, Paul (Libby) Duncan, Ian Duncan, Angie (Jerry) Wright, Toni (Brad) Brown, Tammy Maxwell; grandchildren, Josh (Krystle) Brown, Becca (Cory) Fewkes, Nikki Bare, Beth (Kyle) Williams, Zachary (Gloria) Bare, Griffin Bare, Ayden Duncan, Tyler (Lexi) Wright, Alec Wright, Rachel (Hunter) Morehead, Ashley Duncan, Trenton Duncan, Brianne Duncan, Emma (Cade) McCoy, Ava Duncan, fifteen step-grandchildren; many loved great grandchildren; one brother, Duane Duncan; sisters, Betty (Ronnie) Stanley, Pam Martin; several nieces and nephews.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents; husband Grover Duncan; brother, David Duncan.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Zwilling as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery in Edwards County, where Janet will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband.
Memorial contributions may be made in Janet’s memory St. Mary Catholic Church.
Envelopes will be at the Church or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Janet’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Duncan family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
