Janet Esda Winkler Obituary
The family of Janet Esda Winkler of Metamora, Illinois announces her passing on October 2, 2026. Janet, born on November 17, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janet Esda Winkler to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Franklin and Esda Franklin. She is survived by: her husband Willard; her son Jim; her stepbrother Warren Franklin; her sister Eloise Franklin; her children, Scott Winkler (Judy), Tom Winkler (Pat) and Laura Bermes (Robert); and her grandchildren, Matthew Winkler (Paula), Jennifer Hoepfner (Nick), Andrea Winkler-Booth (Nick), Maria Winkler, Kristen Swanson (Greg), Meaghan Haney (Geoff), Michael Prather (Samantha), Amanda Principe (Antonio) and Alex Winkler. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Christian Union Church (925 W Walnut St, Metamora, IL 61548). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at 121 Cemetery Rd, Spring Bay, IL 61611.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Metamora Grade School Foundation, 815 East Chatham Street, Metamora, IL 61548 and Christian Union Church, 925 West Walnut Street, Metamora, IL 61548. DONATIONS: Metamora Grade School Foundation, 815 East Chatham Street, Metamora, IL 61548, Christian Union Church, 925 West Walnut Street, Metamora, IL 61548.
