Born: August 29, 1961 - Deceased: December 29, 2022
Janice M. Baetje, nee White, 61, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, August 29, 1961, in Henderson, NV, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Janice was a sales associate for State Farm Insurance. She loved to camp and spend time with her grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents: James E. and Helen, nee Griswold, White
Surviving are her:
- Husband: Mark Baetje of Belleville, IL
- Sons
- Mark J. Baetje II (Kerry Carroll) of Vandalia, IL
- James K. Baetje (Bridget Fry) of Belleville, IL
- Brother: James (Janet) White
- Sisters
- Nellie (Bill) Egan
- Shirley (Wayne) Bearden
- Grandchildren
- Angel Baetje
- Brooke Baetje
- Lance Baetje
- Great granddaughter: Elaina
- Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society or St. Jude’s.
Visitation: Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Saturday January 7, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home. A share time will start around 6:30pm.
Services: Funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral home at 9:30 am on Monday January 9, 2023 for a 10:15 am graveside services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
9 Comments
janice was introduced to me by my sister pam. so needless to say i have known her many years. she was always
full of laughs and fun when she was around. she will be sorely missed by a lot of people.
Mark and Family,
So very sad to hear of Janice’s passing, she was a great neighbor and wonderful person. Her love for her family and grandkids was well known. We always enjoyed talking to her! Praying that you find comfort in the many happy memories, we know she will be missed. Rip sweet lady.
Much love and condolences to Mark, Mark, James and the whole family on Janice’s passing. I am so sad that my long time neighbor and friend is gone. I know her energy & spirit will live on in and with all of you and I pray the memory of her laugh will comfort you. Until we meet again for the next Earth, Wind & Fire concert, Janice🫶🏽
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mark and the entire Baetje Family. Janice was very sweet and had a beautiful smile. Happy memories will live in your hearts forever! God bless you and your family.
Aunt Janice will be missed terribly. Her love and laughter was amazingly contagious. Rest in peace sweet woman, until we meet again.
I am so sad to hear this news. Aunt Janice was so full of light laughter and everything good. I was always so excited when everyone came to visit. Mom is very heartbroken for this news. Sending the biggest hugs and love from Aunt Judy and cousin Jenny ❤️
I am absolutely heartbroken that I lost my Best Friend. She and I have 32 years of being Besties. She was “MY PERSON”, and I was “HER PERSON”. We talked and texted every day. There are too many memories to come up with just 1. I STILL wait to hear my phone ring at 4:05 every day and it doesn’t ring. 😭😭. I am still in shock I can’t hear her laughing and talking. 😭. She was THE ABSOLUTE BEST PERSON anyone could ever know. I will miss her ALWAYS. Rest Easy Bestie, I love you 😘
Mark and family, so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Janice waving at neighbors from the front yard, while talking on her cell phone, and watching the children while they play. She was a great friend and neighbor. RIP Sweet Lady.
So sad to hear this. I was introduced to Janice at a very young age. She was like a second mother to me. She was a fierce mother, who had compassion for her family. She made us laugh,love.She showed us the correct path when we veered off the trail. She truly was one of the greats. I will miss her. The world lost a wonderful person