Janice K. Brightman Stone, 89, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Garden Plain, IL.
Janice, an Erie, IL, native, was born October 15, 1934, to Lloyd and Gladys Brightman. After graduating from Erie High School in 1952, Janice attended the Moline Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1955. Nursing and caring for others was central to her being. Janice began her career as a Nurse in Obstetrics at Morrison Hospital and then served as a School Nurse. She spent over 30 years caring for students in the Riverbend and Erie School Districts.
Janice was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She married David M. Stone in Erie on October 7, 1956. Together, they farmed in Garden Plain and raised their three children. Janice was an active member and pillar of Garden Plain Presbyterian Church, where she served as an Elder. She actively supported many charitable organizations, including contributing to the welfare of warriors and veterans. To help others lead fuller lives, Janice chose to be an Organ and Tissue Donor.
Janice was selfless, caring, and deeply loved. She touched the lives of everyone around her in a positive and unforgettable way. When she wasn’t serving her community, Janice enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Those who knew Janice, knew of her bountiful kitchen. Food was her love language. Her beautiful legacy and wonderful recipes remain.
Surviving Janice are her children, Mark (Sue) Stone of Colona, IL, Rev. Rod (Marsae) Stone of Pinehurst, NC, and Carol (Ken) Stralow of Morrison, IL; four grandchildren, Christina Stone of Atlanta, GA, Hannah, David, and Sarah Stralow of Morrison, IL; sister, Judy (Arlyn) Avery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David M. Stone; parents, Lloyd (Gladys) Brightman; sister-in-law, Helen M. Stone.
A Celebration of Janice’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Garden Plain Presbyterian Church, 14915 Sand Road, Fulton, IL.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, 404 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Janice’s memory may be directed to the Garden Plain Presbyterian Church and MercyOne Hospice Care in Clinton, IA.