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Funeral Ceremony: 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Flora
Visitation: 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home
Jan Cycholl, formerly of Flora, Illinois, died on Thursday, June 6, 2024. At the time of her death, she resided at StoneBridge Memory Care in Olney, Illinois. She was 84 years old.
Born in Springfield, Jan was a homemaker and teacher. She taught grade school in the Chicago area and operated the Peppermint Treehouse Preschool in Flora for nearly twenty years. She served on the Flora School and Library Boards. Jan was also involved in the life of Faith Lutheran Church in Flora and later was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Antioch.
Jan is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Fred Cycholl, as well as by her parents Virgil and Helen Broch (Springfield, IL).
She is survived by children Garin and Shadla (Homewood, IL), Michaela and Steve Hartzer (Lake Villa, IL), Trenton and Jennifer (Boca Raton, FL), and Dr. Brandon and Tyra (Olney, IL). Also, by ten grandchildren, Adam, Kelsey and Kyle Hartzer; Taryn, Janna, Freddy and Adeline Cycholl; and Savannah, Owen and Prairie Cycholl.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Dean Herberts officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. A visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Jan’s family encourages memorial donations to the Flora Public Library, the Flora Academic Foundation, or the Clay County Hospice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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To Jan and Fred’s Family, your parents were such nice and friendly people. They will be remembered as being valued members of our community. Our sympathy to you all.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Jan as my first born, Zach, which was delivered by her husband Dr. Fred Cycholl, started school at Peppermint Treehouse . Jan and her husband was such a large part of our pull together community and ran the hospital and nursing homes with the help of so many other great doctor's from the good ole hospital on 7th St. Where so many of the last of the baby Boomers were delivered. Your family will never be forgotten. You and Fred R.I.P. together now. ❤️
Condolences to the family. Remembering many years ago when she taught both my children at Peppermint Treehouse. Good memories. Sorry for your loss.
I am so sad to hear this. She was a very special person and teacher. My son and I still have wonderful memories of Mrs Cycholl at Peppermint Treehouse. So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Dr. Cycholl, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. God grant you & your family comfort & strength.
Our family loved Jan. She was such a sweet lady. Her Christian faith was evident to everyone around her. Prayers for peace and comfort to her family.
My deepest condolences to the Family. The Cycholl family has always been our families doctors not to mention I went to school with Trenton and Brandon. Prayers for peace and comfort.
What a wonderful Christian lady! Rest in Peace with the Lord❤️
My sincerest condolences to the Cycholl Family. She was such a lovely lady.
Jan was always a “bonus mom” to me when I was the pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Flora. She was such a sweet and loving woman to everyone she knew. Her love for Jesus was always evident. I look forward to seeing her and Fred in heaven!
So sorry for your loss. Jan was a special lady, and will be fondly remembered
My condolences to the family 🙏
Jan was a friend to me. She encouraged me when we were raising our children. Took care of them at Peppermint Treehouse. I’ll never forget her. Rest in Peace Jan 🕊️
My deepest condolences, prayers for you all.
Sorry to read this. Jan was a lovely, kind lady. She had my son at Peppermint Treehouse. He loved her.
My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Jan was a special friend and will be forever remembered! 🙏
So sorry to hear of Jan's passing. My children had the luxury of attending Peppermint Tree house which they loved. Jan was the best! Also my mother and boys attended Faith Lutheran Church and were blessed to have Jan and Fred as our friends in Christ. Blessings to all...
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. I know you all have many good memories and her love lives on in each of her children. She may be gone from your sight but never from your heart. Praying for your family.
We loved Mrs. Cycholl. She was so helpful to us and was a loving and caring teacher to our son when he attended Peppermint Treehouse. She gave great advice. She was the best. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our sympathies and prayers to the Cycholl family. Spread your angel wings and fly high Mrs. Cycholl❤️
Jan was a lovely lady. She always had a smile for everyone. To the Cycholl family I offer my condolences. So sorry for you loss. Jan may be gone, but she will not be forgotten. She and Dr. Fred were wonderful people who raised a great family, and did so much for this community. Rest in Peace.
We are so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. She was a sweet person, and wonderful teacher for both our kids at Peppermint Treehouse. We have your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love and hugs.❤️
Praying for comfort and peace for Jan’s family. She was such a sweet lady and loved by many.
Jan was the most gracious person who served her family and community in so many ways. Her gentle unassuming ways yet strong leadership abilities live on through her children, now grown. Both she and Dr. Fred were positive influences in many lives who are grateful to have called them friends.
Sending prayers for comfort as well as lots of love to Michaela and all family. I have fond memories of Jan ♥️
Jan was a great example to many young people. She was a bright blessing to all of those around her. To the whole family many blessings to you. Sorry we can’t come to the visitation or funeral. Rest In Peace. Sue and Dennis Hampsten
So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady!
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. Thinking and praying for all of you at this very difficult time.
Dear Garin, Trenton, Michaela, and Brandon, Your mom (and dad) always welcomed the Smiths (and their pre-Smiths spouses) as family, into their hearts and home. Prayers for you and your families, knowing your mom and dad are now reunited in heaven. Love, ...Karl
I am so saddened to hear of Jan's passing. She was an inspiration to so many with her kindness and generosity. May God bless her family in the coming days.
Heaven has gained a beautiful angel, she was certainly loved on earth
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I wanted to express my sympathy for the loss of your mother. My family and I met Janet at Stonebridge where my father, Larry Simms, also resides. She was a sweet wonderful woman and I will miss visiting with her while visiting with dad. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have known her. Peace and understanding to your family. John R. Simms
So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Jan. She was a sweet and loving person. I so very much enjoyed the years I spent helping her care for her property in Flora. Sympathy to the family. Jim
You have our deepest sympathy! She was a special lady!! Praying for your family!!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to your family at this time. She will always be in you heart and memories will help ease your pain. She was such a lovely lady and did great things in her life for everyone she met
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