Jane M. Williams Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jane M. Williams of Urbana, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 9, 2026 at the age of 75. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jane M. Williams to pay them a last tribute.

As Jane departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jane may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jane leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William P. Williams and Johana L. Williams (Schuyten); and her sister Gwyn White (Ike). She is survived by: her husband Thomas Edward Betz of Urbana, IL; her children, Emily Jane Betz of Chicago, IL and Adam Thomas Betz of Urbana, IL; and her siblings, Ann Lyzenga (David) of Ann Arbor, MI, Marjorie Edwards (John) of Grand Rapids, MI and John Williams (Dawn) of Grand Rapids, MI..

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