Janet F. McEwen Obituary
We announce the death of Janet F. McEwen of Ingleside, Illinois, born in Jackson, Michigan, who passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 76. Janet will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Mathews and Blanche Mathews; her brother Joseph Edward; and her godparents, Edward Lapinski and Helen Okoniewski.
She is survived by: her children, Betsy Rodriguez (Heron), Julie White (John), Katie White (Mike), Pat McEwen (Madeleine), Molly Feind (Robert), Bridget Bence (Tyler), Sheila Paris (Gabriel), Maureen Raffin (Rich) and Michael McEwen (Katie); her grandchildren, Lucia, Maria, Javi, Adela, Valeria, Elena, Charlie, Sofia, Clara, Francesca, Peter, Anna, Alice, Eddie, Jake, Tess, Max, Gabe, Gigi, Frank, Joe, Greg, Rory, Mary Claire, Sarah, John, Teddy, Therese, Moira, Patrick, Robbie, Ceddie, Emmet, Georgia, Davy, Adeline, Agnes, Tony, Giorgi, Nico, Helen, Benny, Isa, Martha, Richie, Linus, Gus, Edith, Nora, Christine, Michael and Daniel; her siblings, Nate (Nora), Marie and Bernie Mathews; and her husband Rich.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Strang Funeral Chapel (410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030). A rosary will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of the Lakes St. Bede Catholic Church (36455 N Wilson Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041).
In lieu of flowers, contributions to support the Willows Academy Endowment Fund (https://wl.donorperfect.net) or Lake County Right to Life would be greatly appreciated.
