Janet Boring Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Janet Boring
Start: 2020-02-01T16:30:00.000Z
Location: Covenant Living of Northbrook

Janet Boring was born March 17, 1929 in Chicago. She died January 23, 2020 in Northbrook, Illinois, at age 90. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1946, then worked in the Merchandise Mart. In 1961 she married a stockbroker from Kansas named Dwight Boring Jr. Janet lived in Lawrence 1964-2002, initially making friends through Christian Women's Club.

Becoming a widow at age 49 with two teenagers was a defining moment. She rose to the occasion with grace, thanks to her faith and the support of the community. Faith was central to Janet's life, first at Immanuel Covenant Church in Chicago, then at First Baptist Church in Lawrence, where she was the first woman to serve as church chair, then Anchor Covenant Church in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and finally Northbrook Covenant Church.

In Lawrence, Janet worked for the KU Endowment Association and then First National Bank, (later called Mercantile and then US Bank). There, she served the senior customers, including running a popular travel program. Janet was active in philanthropy through Altrusa Club and as a board member for Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

In 2002, she moved to Elkhorn, Wisconsin, sharing retirement years with her daughter, grandchildren, and sister Arlene. The sisters helped to start a lively neighborhood Bible study, and spent summer Sundays on the lawn at Covenant Harbor Bible Camp. In 2016, Janet moved to a retirement community, Covenant Living of Northbrook.

Janet is survived by her son, Mike Boring, and his husband George King, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her daughter, Karen, and her husband David Hinz, and grandchildren Alan Hinz and Laura Hinz, all of Libertyville, Illinois; sisters Betty Melgren of Osage City, Kansas, and Arlene Norman of Northbrook, Illinois; and four nephews and a niece and their families.

Janet's Memorial Service will be at Covenant Living of Northbrook, 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 on Feb. 1, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Condolences may be sent to this address, attention Karen Hinz. Memorial gifts may be made in Janet's name to the Benevolent Care Fund at the same address.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 26, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Boring

12 Entries

February 15, 2020

Dear Karen & Mike,
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your Mother. Janet was a dear friend of ours and a close friend to my mother Dorothy. She was always so considerate to stop by Weaver's to say hello whenever she and Arlene were visiting Lawrence. She was a special person and may her spirit continue to inspire all of you.
Joe & Paula Flannery

Garth and Enid Terlizzi

January 29, 2020

I have known Janet for a number of years since my office was on the 6th floor at US Bank Building. I also would see her often since I banked at her bank to clear my client's investment funds with with my investment firm. Janet and I got acquainted and she was such a nice person. Then I found out she was living in Elkhorn, WI, near our place in Lake Geneva and visited her there...she had a very nice house that she shared with her sister. We would also see each other at the Covenant Church and my wife, Enid, donated her time as a camp nurse at Covenant Harbor on Lake Geneva. She would visit my office while she was in town while making her rounds at US Bank. We are so sorry to hear about your loss and our prayers and thoughts are with you. Surely, Janet has reunited with her loved ones in Heaven and she will be missed.

Genie Calgaard

January 29, 2020

We are all so sad to hear about your mother's passing, Karen and Mike. Keep all your happy memories close. We surely will. What fun we had!! Genie, Ron, Lisa and Kent

Janette Warren

January 27, 2020

Karen, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was such a wonderful woman and a blessing to all who knew her! God bless you and the whole family as you process your loss.

Diane Powers Groves

January 27, 2020

I have such fond memories of your Mom! She was so welcoming and always had a bright smile. I cherish my many memories from elementary and Jr. High school playing and putting on plays in your house. Your mom was a fabulous "neighborhood mom". I'm sorry for your loss.

Julie Powers Schoerke Gallagher

January 27, 2020

Mike and Karen, I have so many really great memories of being downstairs playing in your basement while your mother (always) had something delicious smelling cooking on the stove in the afternoons after school. I admired her and both of you greatly when your father passed away. As you know so well, your mother was extraordinary. Hugs

Ken Shepherd

January 26, 2020

Our heartfelt condolences to Mike on the loss of his mother, Janet and to George. You are in our thoughts during this time. May she Rest In Peace. Ken and Adam Shepherd

Carolyn Holsapple

January 26, 2020

Karen, Mike, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was very special and such a strong woman of faith. I know you made the most of your moments together through the years that have recently passed and you will have many wonderful happy memories to recall over time. May you sense God's presence and peace. We are lifting you up before our good God.

Janice Toebben

January 26, 2020

Such a wonderful lady! I enjoyed working with her for many years at the bank! She left a fine legacy.

Jean Eiffert

January 26, 2020

We knew Janet and Dwight back when we all went to the First Baptist Church.Now they are both in Heaven along with Eddie.

Bart Yost

January 26, 2020

Karen and Mike,
I'm sorry to learn of your mom's death. She was an extraordinary lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terri Gottstein

January 26, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.