Janet A. Thurber, 80, beloved wife of the late Hobart J. Thurber Jr.; loving mother of Scott (Nancy) of Buffalo Grove, IL, Craig (Janet) of Northbrook, IL and Julie (Don) Jacobs of Glendale, AZ; adored grandmother of Megan and Brian Thurber and Brad and Holly Jacobs. Services held privately. Interment in Palm City, FL. Memorials to The American Lung Association, 1440 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. “You taught us courage, strength, hope, forgiveness, independence and most of all love. When illness took away your strength and independence, we were able to give back to you a few of the many things you taught us. On Feb. 10, the Lord put his arms around you and took you to his heavenly home to once again be joined with family and friends. You left us with precious memories, which are in our hearts to stay. You live on through your children and grandchildren and you’ll always be in our thoughts. We love you, cherish our times together and thank you for all you have done for us.”
