Janet W. Lockhart (nee Whitaker), 57 of Payson, Arizona, formerly of Elgin, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 in Phoenix following a lengthy illness.
She was born January 27, 1955 in Elmhurst, Illinois, the daughter of George and Donna Marie (Schaffner) Whitaker. She grew up in Hoffman Estates and graduated from James B. Conant High School.? She earned her associates degree at Harper College.? She then started her career in banking with Harris Bank.? She was united in marriage to Robert J. Lockhart on October 1, 1977 in Hoffman Estates.? The couple made their home in Roselle and later Elgin and she worked with Chase Bank.? In 2006 the couple moved to Arizona and she continued her career at Chase Bank and All State Insurance.? Janet’s favorite hobby was time with her grandchildren and then came her crafts; making stained glass and jewelry, gardening and her flowers.? She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Lockhart of Payson, Arizona, her son, Jonathan R. (Jodi) Lockhart, her daughter, Randyll K. and her fiance’ Joshua Kennedy all of Gold Canyon, Arizona, her grandchildren, Annelyse, Addison & Holden Lockhart and Honor Kennedy, her sisters, Patricia (Michael) DiMaria of Geneva, Judy (Greg) Tazelaar of Elgin & Karen (Doug) Tomek of Hampshire, her brother-in-law, Patrick Oliver of Tucson, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Catherine Oliver.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 6th from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. with a time of sharing at 12:30 p.m. at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.? In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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We are very sorry to hear abut Janets passing. Words can not express the true measure of our feelings. She always had a kind word and smile. Her life was well-lived and she will be remembered fondly. Please accept our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. With Caring Thoughts and Prayers, Elmer Maureen
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Janet. She was always a beaming light and a smile where ever we saw her. Susi and I ask the Lockhart family to please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers. God Bless. Tripp and Susi
Dear Bob and Family, We are so sad to hear the news of Janets passing. Time and distance does not remove the many memories we have of Janet and of you. She was a beautiful and caring woman, and it was so nice to read the words said about her in this obituary. We still remember her sitting with us during the fire meetings at city hall and encouraging us during that difficult time. She called Dan the Lone Ranger. God give you comfort, peace and help as you go through this very difficult time of loss. Love Dan and Diane Raupp
On behalf of all of us, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Lockhart family. We all have such fond memories of Janet and of our time as neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Julio,Mireya, Priscilla and Pamela