Jane Hocking Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jane Hocking (Keensburg, Illinois), who passed away on July 6, 2025 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jane Hocking to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Arthur and Alberta Anne Esch (Griffith); her husband Fred L. Hocking; her son John Charles Thomas; her brothers, Jerry L. Esch and John Robert Esch; and her sister-in-law Judy Esch.
She is survived by: her children, Janet Williams (Darren Hays) of Carmi, Dana Hampton (Dennis) of Salem and Jerry Hocking (Ellen) of Browns; her grandchildren, Jeremy Hocking (Alyssa), Amanda Hampton, Amy Evans (Chris), Rebecca Martorello (Matt), Jesse Hocking (Laura) and Justin Williams (Amanda); and her sister-in-law June Esch. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, July 10th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Keensburg Christian Church (Antioch Cemetery) (6216 4th St, Keensburg, IL 62852). A burial was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at the Antioch Cemetery.
Memorials can be made in memory of Jane to the Keensburg Christian Church.