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Jane M. Stiedemann, 68, of Chicago died May 16, 2012. She was born Feb. 25, 1944 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Louise Stiedemann. She is survived by her stepbrother Thomas Nelson and stepsisters Sue Bartell and Penny Eagle; her aunt Marion Doering; and many friends and dear Gamma Phi Beta sisters. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Jane retired as a senior editor for World Book after a long and successful career. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on June 2 at Immaculate Conception Church, 1431 N. North Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 312-944-1230. Memorials to Immaculate Conception Church. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.
Published in Chicago Tribune on May 20, 2012
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Kathleen Madland (Trakofler)
Janie and I were lifelong friends. We both went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was the maid of honor in my wedding and our first son's godmother - an assignment she took very seriously! We kept in close touch as I continued my education, traveled and worked. We spoke almost every Sunday. The past few years had been difficult healthwise for Janie. She handled her challenges with tenacity, humor and care for others. I had the honor of giving her Eulogy at the Memorial Service June 2 in Chicago. We met the first day of WFB High School. It was a priviledge to know her for 54 years.