Janis Dallefeld

Janis L. (Ross) Dallefeld, 90, of Avon, Illinois, went to be with the Lord and reunited with family and friends who preceded her in death on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois. Born March 25, 1936, in Sparland, Illinois, she was the daughter of John and Marjorie (Scaggs) Ross. She was raised and educated in Sparland until her junior year, when she moved to Ellisville, Illinois. It was there that she met John Dallefeld. She completed her education at Valley School in Fairview, Illinois.

On February 28, 1954, Janis married John Dallefeld, love of her life, at Fairview Methodist Church. He preceded her in death in August 2013.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Joni Stephens (Ed Brown) of Abingdon, Illinois; Ken (Debby) Dallefeld of Macomb, Illinois; John (Connie) Dallefeld of Bushnell, Illinois; Kathy (Duane) Barrett of Macomb, Illinois; and Karl (Lisa) Dallefeld of Worthington, Iowa. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren: Justin (Jodi), Joshua, Jacob (Madeline), Tiffany (Bryan), Kendra (Joshua), April (Tim), Mary, Jonathan (Tracy), Jen, Adam, Lauren (Jackson), and Ryan (Leslie), Laura (Trent), Kyle (Maggie), Kelsey (Mitch) and 35 great-grandchildren including one on the way. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, a special cousin, Yolanda, and sister-in-law, Rebecca.

Janis was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her stepfather, Bernard Lane, her infant sister, Mary; and her brother, Jack.

Janis took great pride in being a farmer’s wife. She was a partner in the farming operation while raising five children. She loved driving the grain truck. Janis later assisted John with his locksmith business. A lifelong music lover, she played piano and mandolin with the “Resurrection Singers” gospel group and faithfully served as a church pianist for many years. She also served on the Lee township board, worked at a dress shop, and enjoyed playing bluegrass music.

Janis was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Janis never met astranger. She served the Lord and was loved by many. Countless claimed her as their adopted grandmother.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service and celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois, or to a church or charity of the donor's choice. Contributions may be left in the care of Moore Memorial Home in Avon, which is handling the arrangements. For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit www.moorememorial.com.