Janice M. Briski Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Janice M. Briski of DeKalb, Illinois, whose life came to an end on May 28, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard F. Kearns and Mary Jane Kearns (Vandoni); and her brother Joe Kearns. She is survived by: her husband Phil of DeKalb; her children, Kim Leopardo (Mike) of DeKalb and Steve Matlock of Lemont, IL.; her grandchildren, Mike, Maddie, Jane and Grace Leopardo; her sister Nancy Kearns of DeKalb; and her nieces and nephews, Mary Arrigo (Vince), Bridget Woods (Dan), Joe Kearns (Kaelin) and Ricky Kearns (Alana).

Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Finch Funeral Home

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