Obituary for Janet Sue Eckhardt Cox Janet Sue Eckhardt Cox, 73, of Patoka, IL passed away at 3:54 PM, Monday, May 21, 2018 at her home. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 25, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church of Vandalia with Rev. Rick Atchley and Rev. Rob Dillingham officiating. Visitation will be held prior to services from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Friday, May 25, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church of Vandalia. Interment will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. Memorials may be made to the Fayette County Cancer Fund. Janet Sue Eckhardt Cox was born March 14, 1945 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Louis “Pete” and Alma (Niehaus) Schulte. She married Larry Eckhardt on April 3, 1964; he preceded in death on July 10, 2010. She then married Thomas Cox on June 25, 2013. Janet worked as a bookkeeper/secretary for Eckhardt’s Sales and Service, was an attendant for Thoro-clean Laundry, and a former waitress/hostess at Ponderosa Steakhouse in Vandalia. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Vandalia and was currently attending the United Methodist Church of Patoka. She is survived by her husband Thomas Cox of Patoka; son, Tony Eckhardt and wife Johanna of rural Vandalia; daughter, Tracy and husband Ed McConaughay of St. Elmo; brothers, Robert Schulte and Frank Schulte; grandchildren, TJ Pryor and wife Alisha, Tyler Pryor, Sophia Eckhardt, and Katheryn Eckhardt; step-grandchildren, Autumn, Alaina, and Adria McConaughay. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Floyd Schulte; and a grandson, Noah Eckhardt. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Janet Sue Eckhardt Cox please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions MAY 25. 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM First United Methodist Church 127 N. 4th St. Vandalia, IL, US, 62471 Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Janet ‘s Visitation begins. Funeral Service Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions MAY 25. 01:00 PM First United Methodist Church 127 N. 4th St. Vandalia, IL, US, 62471 Order Flowers for the Funeral Service Guaranteed delivery before Janet ‘s Funeral Service begins. Cemetery Details Fairlawn Cemetery South 6th St Vandalia, IL, 62471 Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Janet Sue Eckhardt Cox March 14 1945 May 21 2018. Hohlt & File Funeral Home Ltd
Death notice for the town of: Vandalia, state: Illinois