Jane Whitson

Mt. Pulaski: The Lord welcomed home Jane Whitson, of Mt. Pulaski on Thursday June 20, 2024. Our sweet , kind and loving wife and mother.

Jane was born on June 28, 1933, in Macon County, the daughter of Alvin T. and Florence M. (Larrabee) Boyd. She was the 11th child and the youngest of the family. As a child, she liked to be known as “Miss A.T. Boyd”.

Jane graduated from Argenta High School at the age of 16 and began working at AE Staley as a switchboard operator. She married Lynn Whitson on January 2, 1953, when he was on leave from the Navy. She went to Virginia for a short time and to Long Beach, CA, where he was stationed until March, 1955. Her four children were born between 1955 and 1959. She loved her children and being a mother. She was a hard working farm wife for most of her life. She enjoyed being outdoors working alongside her family, when she wasn't in the kitchen preparing delicious meals for family and workers. Jane also enjoyed cross stitch and quilting (with sisters and sisters-in-law). She made beautiful quilts for her children and grandchildren. Jane and Lynn went to Arizona every winter for over 40 years. She really enjoyed her home in Lake Havasu City.

Friday was Mom’s fun day. After going to her hairdresser, she would meet up with her best friend, Jenny Sams. They would shop, they would talk and they would giggle. They spread their joy to all who heard their laughter.

Jane was a long time member of the Latham Baptist Church, but for several years, attended the First Christian Church of Mt. Pulaski where her prayers were answered when her husband was baptized at the age of 83. Praise God!

Jane is survived by her husband of 71 years, Lynn of Mt. Pulaski, her son, Mark and wife Leigh Ann of Arcola and daughter Marla Durst and husband Ken of Mt. Pulaski, six grandchildren, Adam Whitson, Joshua (Jaimee) Whitson, Tyson Durst, Taryn Durst, Caleb (Leslie) Whitson, Corey (Bri) Whitson, great grandchildren, Ava and Beau Whitson, Skyler Durst, Lauren Whitson, Neil and Brigham Whitson, Bryleigh and Kennley Whitson and many nieces and nephews.

Jane was preceded in death by two sons, Mike and Matt, her parents, brothers, Lyle, Wayne, Glenn, Dale, Joe and Jean, sisters, Edna Kopp, Ruth Wilber, Katherine Wilber and Florence Davis.

Jane loved her big family. We can only imagine the great celebration taking place in Heaven due to this great reunion.

Services for Jane will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday June 24, 2024 at the First Christian Church of Mt. Pulaski with Casey McCormick officiating. Visitation will also be at the church from 9:00-11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will follow services at Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Pulaski Christian Church. Services are entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski.