Official Obituary of
Janet Sue Crain) Green) (Janet) Althoff
May 8, 1947 ~ February 4, 2025 (age 77) 77 Years Old
Janet Althoff Obituary
Janet Althoff Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janet Althoff (Janet Crain, Janet Green), known to many in the Southern Illinois art community as St Johns Gypsy. She passed away peacefully at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family after a private battle with cancer.
Per her wishes, there will be no formal services. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
Janet was known for her vibrant personality, signature red hair, and bold red lipstick. Those who knew her can rest assured that she met Jesus with her roots covered and lipstick on her teeth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Althoff; her parents, Arthur and Reba Crain; and her brother, Alva Crain. She is survived by her son, Derek Green; daughter, Heather Green-Hall (Randall); and the love of her life, her grandson, Noah AJ Hall (Nikki Litton). She is also survived by lifelong friends Ron Green (Sheila), Barbara Conte, Jane Keene, Kathy West, Cathy Chaney, and Ruth Hawkins, along with special friends Bonnie Suwalski, Kathy Basler, Pat Drake, and Brenda Poston.
The family extends special thanks to Bonnie Suwalski for caring for and loving Phineas Dawg, Regina Morrison at StarView Winery for continuously displaying Janet's artwork, and the Southern Illinois Art Community for recognizing her talent.
A very special thanks goes to her dedicated medical team:
• Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Kateryna Fedorov, M.D., Jaime Zito, BSN RN, and Krista Kuhnert-Gainer, APRN.
• SIH Cancer Center: Muhammad Popalzai, M.D., Hannah Boyd-Williams, RN, and Jaclyn (Jackie) Mondino-Davis, CMA. All the nurses and care team in the Infusion Center.
Their compassionate care and support meant the world to Janet and her family.
In honor of Janet's spirit, her family encourages everyone to follow their dreams, live boldly, and express themselves in bright, beautiful colors. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you-make it weird. Buy the shoes, eat the cake, and above all, wear the lipstick.
Memorials may be made to the Coach Kill Cancer Fund through the SIH Cancer Center in Janet's honor.
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is honored to serve the family. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.johnsonhughes.com or call 618-942-3102 for more information.
Per her wishes, there will be no formal services. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
Janet was known for her vibrant personality, signature red hair, and bold red lipstick. Those who knew her can rest assured that she met Jesus with her roots covered and lipstick on her teeth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Althoff; her parents, Arthur and Reba Crain; and her brother, Alva Crain. She is survived by her son, Derek Green; daughter, Heather Green-Hall (Randall); and the love of her life, her grandson, Noah AJ Hall (Nikki Litton). She is also survived by lifelong friends Ron Green (Sheila), Barbara Conte, Jane Keene, Kathy West, Cathy Chaney, and Ruth Hawkins, along with special friends Bonnie Suwalski, Kathy Basler, Pat Drake, and Brenda Poston.
The family extends special thanks to Bonnie Suwalski for caring for and loving Phineas Dawg, Regina Morrison at StarView Winery for continuously displaying Janet's artwork, and the Southern Illinois Art Community for recognizing her talent.
A very special thanks goes to her dedicated medical team:
• Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Kateryna Fedorov, M.D., Jaime Zito, BSN RN, and Krista Kuhnert-Gainer, APRN.
• SIH Cancer Center: Muhammad Popalzai, M.D., Hannah Boyd-Williams, RN, and Jaclyn (Jackie) Mondino-Davis, CMA. All the nurses and care team in the Infusion Center.
Their compassionate care and support meant the world to Janet and her family.
In honor of Janet's spirit, her family encourages everyone to follow their dreams, live boldly, and express themselves in bright, beautiful colors. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you-make it weird. Buy the shoes, eat the cake, and above all, wear the lipstick.
Memorials may be made to the Coach Kill Cancer Fund through the SIH Cancer Center in Janet's honor.
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is honored to serve the family. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.johnsonhughes.com or call 618-942-3102 for more information.
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