Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Janice Bute

Apr 17th, 1928 - Sep 22nd, 2018

   Janice Lee Bute, age 90, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018.

   She was born April 17, 1928 in Flora, the daughter of John R. and Pearl (Harris) Courtright. She married Donald R. “Don” Bute on June 17, 1947 in Flora.  Together they shared 46 years of marriage.  He preceded her in death December 27, 1993.

   She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church where she played piano, and a past member of Flora First Christian Church where she played the organ.  She shared her love of music for over 30 years when playing for students participating in solo and ensemble band music contests, and during countless weddings and funerals.  She sang in the choir at First Christian Church and enjoyed singing as a soloist and being part of several singing groups, including The Sweet Adelines and as a member of a female barbershop quartet for over 25 years.  Janice also operated Jan’s Fabrics on North Avenue for over 10 years.  She was a former member of the Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed playing pinochle with her friends.   

   She is survived by a daughter: Lisa Anne Glenn (Tyler) of New Palestine, IN, and a son: Lindsey Bute (Barbara) of Durham, NC; grandchildren: Benjamin Michels (Kassi) of Cisne, R.J. “Rob” Michels (Melissa) of Fishers IN, Elizabeth Anne Geier (Mike) of Olney, and Cynthia Lee Schlessinger (Brian) of Wake Forest, NC, Amy Smith (Mike) of Durham, NC, and Ned Phillips of Durham, NC; and great-grandchildren: Rayce Michels, Alexis Michels, Ava and Maxwell Michels, Briar and Briley Fore, Jackson Geier, and Charlie Smith.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 1 brother: John “Jack” Courtright; and 1 sister: Mary Elizabeth Yurashus.

   A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2018, at Bethlehem Christian Church with Mark Luzadder officiating.  Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.  Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora and Friday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.  Memorial donations are suggested to Bethlehem Christian Church and will be accepted through the funeral home.