Janet Fay Waldrop Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 13, 2026, at the age of 77, Janet Fay Waldrop of Metamora, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janet Fay Waldrop to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James H. Cole and Arvella R. Cole (Kohtz); her sons, Lanny Waldrop and Dennis Waldrop Jr.; her siblings, Pam Scott and Ronnie Jorgenson; and her grandsons, Joey and Landon.
She is survived by: her sons, Steven Louise Boyar (Weezy) of Chillicothe, Donnie Stokes (Christine Putney) of Pekin, Eric Stokes (Donna) of North Pekin and Frank Wesselhoff (Jamey) of Gridley; and her siblings, Maurie Powers of Chillicothe, Christine Casey (Bill) of Tennessee, Shelly Genseal (Scott) of Tennessee and Gary Harrison of Ramsey. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; several step-children; several step-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory (500 N 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554). A burial will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Lutheran Cemetery (914 S Pleasant St, Peoria, IL 61604).
Memorial contributions in honor of Janet may be directed to Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation 5407 East Cambron Avenue, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523.
