Evea "Roumaine" Janes

Evea “Roumaine” Janes, age 92 of Mattoon, IL peacefully passed away Sunday evening, March 19, 2023, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mattoon, IL. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 24, 2023, at the First Baptist Church, 1804 S. 9th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938; Pastor Dennis Strawn will officiate. The committal service will immediately follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon, IL. The visitation will be held the same day from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services. Roumaine was born on September 17, 1930 in Shumway, IL to the late Elmer G. and Emma A. (Knierim) Hamilton. She married the love of her life, Marvin Janes on June 15, 1951 in Shumway, IL. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2009. She is survived by two sons, Jerry D. Janes and wife Kim of Oswego, IL, Jody D. Janes and wife Karen of Mattoon, IL; one daughter, Judy D. Janes-Starwalt of Mattoon, IL; four grandchildren: Mark A. Janes and wife Christina of Charleston, IL, Andrea B. Janes of St. Louis, MO, Macy D. Starwalt and fiancé Dillon Bierman of Mattoon, IL, Connor C. Janes and significant other Chandler Bruns of Urbana, IL; two great-grandchildren, Beckham R. Bierman of Mattoon, IL, Haley Hejna and husband Frank of Mattoon, IL; one great-great granddaughter, Lilah Hejna of Mattoon, IL; one sister, Alice Horn of Farmington, NM; daughter-in-law, Linda Janes of Mattoon, IL. She is preceded in death by one stepson, Johnny “Rock” Janes; sister, Irene Kreke; and brother, Harold Hamilton. Roumaine was a member of First Baptist Church of Mattoon, IL. A true Christian woman, she lived life strongly influenced by faith, never missing Sunday service, engaging in numerous prayer meetings, and actively participating as a “Joy Giver”. She was the proud owner Roumaine’s Beauty Salon, based out of her home. Over the years, she formed many wonderful relationships with her clients that lead to lifelong friendships. Roumaine was an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s fan her entire life, through the good years and the bad. She enjoyed camping, boating, and traveling out west to Bullhead City, AZ. Most of all, Roumaine was a loving mother and doting grandmother. As a wonderful homemaker, she filled her home with a lifetime of treasured memories. Although she is gone, Roumaine will remain forever in the hearts of her loved ones. Memorials in her honor may be made to the First Baptist Church or Lincolnland Hospice of Sarah Bush Lincoln, 1004 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light virtual a candle or share a memory with

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Evea "Roumaine" Janes

September 17, 1930 - March 19, 2023