Janet Alene Kaufmann, 82, of Jacksonville, IL died Saturday February 22, 2025, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

She was born December 27, 1942, in rural Bluffs, the daughter of Clyde and Norma (Lacy) Cox. She married William R. Kaufmann in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death on August 22, 2012.

Mrs. Kaufmann is survived by her daughter, Paula (Peter) Peak of Jacksonville; three sons, Kevin (Pamma) Kaufmann of Jacksonville, Andrew (Brittney) Kaufmann of Winchester, and Chad (Penny) Kaufmann of Springfield; eleven grandchildren, Joshua (Taylor) Peak of Jacksonville, Jonny (Claire) Peak of Jacksonville, Will (Abigail) Peak of Murrayville, Alexa (Austin) Collingbourne of Crown Point, IN, Cassidy (James) Gaudio of Malta, Nick (Madison) Kaufmann of Munster, IN, Olivia (Sean) McGuire of Chatham, Bobby (Daisy) Kaufmann of Jacksonville, Annika Kaufmann of Winchester, Andrew Kaufmann of Murrayville, and Adrienne Kaufmann of Winchester; many great grandchildren with more on the way; and her brother, Jack (Vesta) Cox of Winchester. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Rita Lynn Kaufmann in infancy; and her brother Jim Cox.

Janet was a 1960 graduate of Bluffs High School and was proud to be a Bluejay. She worked as a residential care worker at Illinois School for the Deaf for many years. She was a very positive source in the stands watching her family, including her son Andy playing basketball at the University of Illinois, and enjoyed one-on-one time with all of her grandchildren. She had a strong faith in God and loved nature. She grew up in the country and always enjoyed going back to her roots and planting her flowers. Her biggest source of enjoyment was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the care given their mother by the staff at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing by suggesting memorials to them. Checks may be made out to Jacksonville Skilled and in the memo please put "Staff Fund".

A private service will be held at a later date, with burial at Bloomfield Cemetery. The arrangements are under the care of the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.