Jane Higgins' Obituary
Jane C. Higgins, 90, of Decatur passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014 in Kirby Hospital in Monticello.
Jane was born on February 2, 1924 in Cerro Gordo, IL the daughter of Sidney and Rena (Smith) Shaw. She was a member of Ss. James & Patrick Parish. She married John D. Higgins on May 11, 1945 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1981.
Surviving are her sons, Dan Higgins (Jo-Ann) of Santa Barbara, CA; Tim Higgins of Champaign; Pat Higgins (Donna) of Chillicothe, OH; Kelly Higgins (Libby) of Mt. Zion; daughter, Rena Leake (Dave) of Champaign; 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Garlin Shaw.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Thursday, August 14, 2014 in St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. John Burnette as celebrant. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Ss. James & Patrick Parish.
The family of Jane C. Higgins is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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