SHERMAN, IL – Janet R. Ruzic, 78, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at her home.

She was born July 10, 1941, to Pauline (Stull) and Ray W. Mogle, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Ruzic, Sr.; and brother, Dwayne Mogle.

Janet worked as a secretary for Springfield Fire Department until her retirement. She loved shopping and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Julie L. Becker (fiancé, Mark Benson) and Jimmie Bartlett, Jr.; stepsons, Joseph (Vanessa) Ruzic, Ronald Ruzic, Jr. and Kevin (Andrea) Ruzic; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; siblings, Marguerite (Bob) Brauer and Ray W. Mogle, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

Per Janet's request, no services are planned.

Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Mom saw a video recently about 5 children that were leaving St. Jude's cancer free.  She sat back and realized that she was lucky to still be alive at 78 years old. She had a good life. She had battled cancer and won 3 other times. These children, yes children, were already enduring a lot at a very young age. She felt blessed to have lived 78 good years. I thought it would be nice to include St. Jude's Hospital as another choice to donate in honor of mom.