Jane Hocking, age 91, passed away July 6, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
She was born July 3, 1934 in Bridgeport, Illinois to John Arthur and Alberta Anne (Griffith) Esch. She married Fred L. Hocking on July 25, 1981 in Carmi, Illinois.
Jane previously worked at First National Bank and Consumers Gas Company in Carmi, Illinois. She was a good steward of the land and loved taking care of the farm.
Jane lived an active Christian life, sharing her faith in Jesus with everyone she encountered her entire life. She was a faithful member of Keensburg Christian Church serving in various ministries including years of teaching, praying.
She supported many ministries locally, regionally, and globally. For over 35 faithful years, Jane was a part of her Tuesday afternoon prayer group which consisted of Phyllis Shaw, Joyce Smith, Jeannie Beckerman, Melinda Brunson and the late Wanda Gibbons.
She is survived by a daughter, Janet (Darren Hays) Williams of Carmi, Illinois, daughter, Dana (Dennis) Hampton of Salem, Illinois and a son, Jerry (Ellen) Hocking of Browns, Illinois, grandchildren; Jeremy (Alyssa) Hocking, Amanda Hampton, Amy (Chris) Evans, Rebecca (Matt) Martorello, Jesse (Laura) Hocking, Justin (Amanda) Williams, 17 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, June Esch and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred L. Hocking; son, John Charles Thomas, brothers; Jerry L. Esch and John Robert Esch; sister-in-law, Judy Esch.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. at Keensburg Christian Church.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Keensburg Christian Church, with burial at Antioch Cemetery. There will be visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.
Memorials can be made in memory of Jane to the Keensburg Christian Church. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com
Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hocking family.
