Janet M. Jenny

Janet M. Jenny, 88, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at home.

She was born on October 21, 1935, in Highland, IL, to Edwin and Marian (nee Suess) Oberbeck. On June 24, 2004, she married Dr. Samuel L. Jenny at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL.

Janet attended school in Highland, then for a short time in O’Fallon, IL. Being an only child, she always wanted a big family and was blessed with six children, whom she raised in O’Fallon. Janet was part owner of Oberbeck Feed Co. and owned/operated O’Fallon Family Food & Liquor for many years. She was hostess for the Highland Welcome Club for 32 years and did housecleaning for many people in her community. Her motto was “Think good thoughts and good things will happen.” Janet was a member of the EvUCC in Highland for over 60 years and lived by her faith.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Oberbeck; mother, Marian Oberbeck Schild; stepfather, Ted A. Schild; son, Michael Flamm; stepson, Samuel L. Jenny II; and a special cousin, Joan Oberbeck Sackett.

Janet is survived by her husband, Samuel L. Jenny, Ph.D., Highland, IL; children, Nancy (Dennis) Ramsey, Alhambra, IL; Pamela (Larry) Kernan, Highland, IL, Scott (Robynn) Flamm, Herman, MO, Mary (Michael) Cook, Highland, IL, Susan (Mark “Joe”) Szoke, Highland, IL; grandchildren, Brett Mallard, Leslie Flamm, Larry Kernan, Patrick Kernan, Scott (Nikki) Flamm Jr., Ryan Flamm, Cory (Abby) Flamm, Michelle Flamm, Chelsea Flamm, Amy (Jeremiah) Knackstedt, Holly Cook, Jana (Zachary) Resmann, Samantha Szoke, Chris (Nichole) Ramsey, Shannon (Dane) Wallace, Dan (Angie) Ramsey; 36 great grandchildren; a stepdaughter; and five step grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to The Hometown Dream in honor of her great-grandson, Finnley Walton.

Visitation: Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the EvUCC, Highland, IL

Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 12:00 pm, at EvUCC, Highland, IL

Clergy: Pastor Bill Kapp

Interment: Highland City Cemetery

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL