Janice A. Elliott

Janice Anne Elliott, formerly of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away the morning of January 3rd 2025 peacefully in her sleep. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Jan was a cherished member of her family, which meant everything to her. Janice was born on February 14th, 1937 in Valders, WI to Leonard Alfson and Marie Kohlbeck of Clarks Mills, WI. Jan loved her parents and friends growing up in Clarks Mills, WI. Growing up she enjoyed ice skating, playing piano, and attending St. Mary’s Church. She worked at her parent’s general convenience store to help support the family with her brother Roger. After graduation from Valders High School, Jan was undecided between committing her life to the church and becoming a nun, or helping others by becoming a nurse. She eventually made the decision to pursue nursing, and boldly moved across the country to San Francisco to enter nursing school. Jan met her first husband and had two children, Tracy King and Troy Warton. Jan was fiercely devoted to raising her children and lived in Minneapolis, MN and Pennsylvania before settling down in Lincolnshire, IL to raise her family. In all that Jan did as a wife and mother and grandmother, she tirelessly demonstrated the importance of supporting her loved ones. She modeled throughout her life how to love with words and goodness unconditionally. Jan always put others well being as most important, and she showed unwavering kindness to everyone. Jan enjoyed working outside in the garden, golf, tennis, playing bridge, traveling, and volunteering at Condell Hospital. She was an exceptional office manager in the IT business world at SMI, and worked at the Unitarian Church and Parkside Lodge in administrative roles. Jan volunteered at Bonita Bay to welcome new families to the community with warmth and a welcoming smile and kindness. Most of all she loved being a mother and grandmother, and wife of her beloved husband Jay Elliott. Survived by her husband Jay C. Elliott, children Tracy King and Troy Warton, Demaree Skibicki and Mike Helpingstine. Grandchildren who she loved unconditionally include Devon and Reeve King, Danielle Criste and Cassie Warton, Shantel Eagan and Christine Marquez, Alexandra White and Michael Helpingstine. A Celebration of Jan’s life will be held on April 19th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Jan’s memory will forever be cherished. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned Since 1978.

Janice A. Elliott

February 14, 1937 - January 3, 2025