Janet B. Hunsche

Janet B. Hunsche, age 63 of rural Grantfork, IL died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at her residence. She was born October 17, 1952, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Leonard and Lillian (nee Steiner) Niggli. On April 15, 1972, she married Ronald E. Hunsche at Grantfork United Church of Christ, Grantfork, IL, who survives. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Alhambra, IL; JOY Singers; SIU-E Retirees Association (Past President). Janet was born at Highland, IL and grew up on the family farm north of Grantfork, IL. She graduated from Highland High School in 1970 and immediately started working at SIU-Edwardsville. She retired in 2001 were she was Benefits Manager for the University. Janet continued for seven years working part time. She and her husband established Hunsche Field at Glik Park in Highland. They also helped start the Highland Quarterback Club. They were season ticket holders of the St. Louis Rams for over 20 years and attended two Super Bowls. She enjoyed playing golf several times a week. with friends, She, also, enjoyed bowling at Grantfork Bowl. Yard work and gardening were her pastimes. She and Ron enjoyed cruises to Hawaii and the Caribbean; they also had traveled to Las Vegas, Niagara Falls, Alaska, Panama Canal, Germany and London. There were also trips with girl friends to Chicago, Lake of the Ozarks and Minneapolis. She was a very fine cook. Janet loved taking care of her family. Survivors include: Husband - Ronald E. Hunsche, Highland, IL Son - Brent A. (Finacee Tonya Langenhorst) Hunsche, Alhambra, IL Daughter - Kristin J. (Special Friend Scott Steffey) Hunsche, Highland, IL Grandchild - Garrett A. Cates, Highland, IL Mother - Lillian L. (Gene) Daiber, nee Steiner, Marine, IL Sister - Barbara S. (Thomas) Eberhart, Highland, IL Sister - Sandra J. (Michael) Leitschuh, Highland, IL Sister - Ellen M. (Victor) Mitchell, Highland, IL Sister - Carla A. (Mikeiel) Muniz, Marine, IL Step Mother - Shirley M. Niggli, Highland, IL. She was preceded in death by: Father - Leonard S. Niggli, died 8/18/2014. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra, IL., with Rev's. Jerry Amiri and John Mindrup officiating.. Interment will be at Salem Cemetery in Alhambra, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Area Community Foundation (HACF); Salem United Church of Christ or Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Janet B. Hunsche

October 17, 1952 - April 21, 2016