Sharon Kay "Janie" Rempel Obituary (1941

BLOOMINGTON, IL - Sharon Kay “Janie” Rempel of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Fairbury, NE, passed away at 12:38 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026 in home hospice, Bloomington, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday May 4th at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5th at First Baptist Church of Bloomington, IL with the Rev. Brian Hastings officiating. Private burial will follow at a later date in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity (https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sharonkayjanierempel) Janie was born in Cozad, NE. Her parents were Everett Rouse and Ruth (Prell) Rouse. She was married to Leslie (Les) Rempel in 1960 at First Baptist Church in Fairbury, NE. She graduated from Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS, as did her husband, Les. She was a teacher in Kansas City, KS, Ft. Dodge, IA, Des Moines, IA, Ottawa, IL and Bloomington, IL. She was involved with Crop Walk in Ottawa, IL; and Laotian refugees’ resettlement through the First Baptist Church in Ottawa, IL. She was the secretary of First Baptist Church, Bloomington, IL from 1982 to 1989. Over the years, she served on many church committees. In retirement, she served on the Board of First Baptist Church, Bloomington, IL. Family was very important to her. She and Leslie were the parents of two children, John P. (Victoria) Rempel, Indianapolis, IN, and Cindy (George) Bobrytzke, Bloomington, IL. They were grandparents of Gerhard (Libby Warner), Erin Rempel and Madison (Andrew Heitz) Bobrytzke, and great-grandparents of Raylen Rempel. She is survived by two sisters, Nan Buhr, Lenexa, KS.; Lynda (Bill) Austin, Lincoln, NE.; and sister-in-law & brother-in-law Colleen & Jim Detter, Papillion, NE. She was also survived by nieces and nephews, too numerous to name. She was preceded in death by her husband Les in 2014, by her parents and sister, Ruth (Bunny) Hoover. Additionally, preceded in death by brother-in-law Wayne Rempel, Sidney, NE.; brother-in-law & sister-in-law Larry & Gayle Rempel, Fairbury, NE; nephew David Buhr, Belleville, IL; brother-in law Robert Buhr, Overland Park, KS; and sister-in-law & brother-in-law Phyllis & Virgil Wasserman, Fairbury, NE. Janie had many interests over the years including crocheting, crafts, and sewing. She used these gifts to enrich the lives of many, some she didn't even know. Her love of music spanned her entire life, and was passed along to many of her family members. Her interest in family history took her and Les on trips around the world. In later decades she spent time playing Mahjong weekly, solidifying many friendships that lasted until the end. Her compassion, love and caring heart were on display to all she met throughout her life, during her career, as well as the many church and community activities she was passionate about. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her! Her requested scripture: “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8). To leave condolences, visit www.calvertmemorial.com.