Obituary-Janice Rae Hunter

McDonald Funeral Home

Janice Rae Hunter, 71, passed away on September 9, 2026 in her home in Prophetstown.

Jan was born May 22, 1955, at Elmhurst Hospital in Illinois to her parents George and Lillian Netifee. Jan attended Fenton High School in Bensenville. She started working as an Interior Exotic Plant Consultant and later went on to be a Veterinary Assistant and worked at the Prophetstown Vet Clinic. She married Michael Hunter on October 16, 1989, and together they raised two boys, Justin and Jeremiah, and one girl, Rebecca. The family continued to grow welcoming Stephanie Barth, wife of Justin and Jonathan Foster, husband of Rebecca. Jan has five grandchildren Amelia, Penny, Madalynn, Ariya, and Elijah who she loved with all her heart. Jan was very active at her church Crossroads in Morrison and was a true prayer warrior. Jan also enjoyed her indoor and outdoor plants, gardens, and was a lover of all animals.

Jan is survived by her husband, five children, five grandchildren, and four sisters along with many other cherished family members.

Her Memorial will be held at Morrison Crossroads Community Church, 300 West South Street on October 9, 2026, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. with a Memorial Service held after 6:30 p.m.

Donations can be sent to her church, Crossroads in Morrison, and any flowers for the Memorial can be sent to the church as well.

Online condolences at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

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