Janice Griffin Obituary, Death – Janice Griffin, whose surname at birth was Kantner and who was 82 years old when she passed away on October 21, 2022, had her maiden name as Kantner. After she graduated from Springfield High School, she relocated to the northernmost suburbs of the city. She spent her high school years in Springfield, Illinois, and was born in Decatur, Illinois. She had her children in Arlington Heights, where she had previously brought up her family, before making the move to Lake in the Hills, where she currently resides. She is survived by her cherished grandchildren Jake (Taylor) VanScoyoc, Adam Miller, Grace VanScoyoc, and Zach Miller. She is also survived by her daughters Sherri (Mike Psaras) Griffin, Lisa (Dave) VanScoyoc, and Patti (Joe) Miller. Her daughters are married to Mike Psaras. Joe Miller, who was to have been her husband, passed away before she did. She is a loving and attentive owner of Toby, her cherished cat who adores her. Ralph Kantner and Genelle Kantner both passed away before she did, and both of them had been her parents.
Before beginning her work at McHenry County College, Janice was a devoted member of the Arlington Heights Jaycees for a number of years prior to beginning her employment there. In addition, she worked in the hotel catering and sales industries, where she gained valuable work experience. Janice was an avid reader who found great pleasure in frequenting the local bookstore as well as the library whenever she had the chance. She had a wide variety of interests, and some of her favorites were knitting, interior design, playing board games, and spending time with her family and friends.
Her grandchildren were the brightest spot in her life, and she never missed an opportunity to show her support for them by attending any of the numerous activities in which they participated. Her grandchildren were the brightest spot in her life.