Janet Lynn Greenwood, age 82, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Barry Community Care Center. She was born on March 26, 1939 in Barry, IL to Austin and Wilma Davis Altizer, Jr.
Janet graduated from Pittsfield High School. She went on to work for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline and later worked for United States Senator Alan Dixon for many years. She also worked at Sangamon State University, which is now University of Illinois, managing the theater department. Janet loved God and was of Christian faith. In earlier years, she sang and played piano in the choir at church and most recently had been attending The Crossing. She enjoyed writing and wrote a Christian novel. Janet loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She especially enjoyed their adventure walks and singing Happy Birthday to them. She considered herself the biggest and most important Cubs fan, regularly calling the Cubs front office when she didn't approve of a trade. Janet was a strong, independent, and loving woman and she will be missed.
She is survived by two sons, Matthew (Sheree) Greenwood of Baylis, IL and David (Dana) Greenwood of Pittsfield, IL; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren with two on the way; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shelly Coleman; son, Chuck Greenwood; sister, Karen Lumley; and niece, Wendy Burrows.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Hinman Prairie Cemetery near Griggsville, IL. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Memorials are suggested to be made to Blessing Hospice. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Janet graduated from Pittsfield High School. She went on to work for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline and later worked for United States Senator Alan Dixon for many years. She also worked at Sangamon State University, which is now University of Illinois, managing the theater department. Janet loved God and was of Christian faith. In earlier years, she sang and played piano in the choir at church and most recently had been attending The Crossing. She enjoyed writing and wrote a Christian novel. Janet loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She especially enjoyed their adventure walks and singing Happy Birthday to them. She considered herself the biggest and most important Cubs fan, regularly calling the Cubs front office when she didn't approve of a trade. Janet was a strong, independent, and loving woman and she will be missed.
She is survived by two sons, Matthew (Sheree) Greenwood of Baylis, IL and David (Dana) Greenwood of Pittsfield, IL; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren with two on the way; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shelly Coleman; son, Chuck Greenwood; sister, Karen Lumley; and niece, Wendy Burrows.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Hinman Prairie Cemetery near Griggsville, IL. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Memorials are suggested to be made to Blessing Hospice. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Janet Lynn Greenwood, age 82, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Barry Community Care Center. She was born on March 26, 1939 in Barry, IL to Austin and Wilma Davis Altizer, Jr.
Janet graduated from Pittsfield High School. She went on to work for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline and later worked for United States Senator Alan Dixon for many years. She also worked at Sangamon State University, which is now University of Illinois, managing the theater department. Janet loved God and was of Christian faith. In earlier years, she sang and played piano in the choir at church and most recently had been attending The Crossing. She enjoyed writing and wrote a Christian novel. Janet loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She especially enjoyed their adventure walks and singing Happy Birthday to them. She considered herself the biggest and most important Cubs fan, regularly calling the Cubs front office when she didn't approve of a trade. Janet was a strong, independent, and loving woman and she will be missed.
She is survived by two sons, Matthew (Sheree) Greenwood of Baylis, IL and David (Dana) Greenwood of Pittsfield, IL; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren with two on the way; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shelly Coleman; son, Chuck Greenwood; sister, Karen Lumley; and niece, Wendy Burrows.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Hinman Prairie Cemetery near Griggsville, IL. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Memorials are suggested to be made to Blessing Hospice. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Janet graduated from Pittsfield High School. She went on to work for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline and later worked for United States Senator Alan Dixon for many years. She also worked at Sangamon State University, which is now University of Illinois, managing the theater department. Janet loved God and was of Christian faith. In earlier years, she sang and played piano in the choir at church and most recently had been attending The Crossing. She enjoyed writing and wrote a Christian novel. Janet loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She especially enjoyed their adventure walks and singing Happy Birthday to them. She considered herself the biggest and most important Cubs fan, regularly calling the Cubs front office when she didn't approve of a trade. Janet was a strong, independent, and loving woman and she will be missed.
She is survived by two sons, Matthew (Sheree) Greenwood of Baylis, IL and David (Dana) Greenwood of Pittsfield, IL; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren with two on the way; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shelly Coleman; son, Chuck Greenwood; sister, Karen Lumley; and niece, Wendy Burrows.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Hinman Prairie Cemetery near Griggsville, IL. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Memorials are suggested to be made to Blessing Hospice. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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