Jane E. Nalley

Jane E. Nalley passed away in her Manteno, IL home early on the morning of August 31, 2022. Jane was born to Thomas and Mary (Lawless) Seright on December 29, 1939, in Chatsworth, IL. Jane attended both grade school and high school at the Holy Trinity Parish in Bloomington, IL. She attended Illinois State University for one year and, ultimately, graduated from Charm Beauty School in Kankakee, IL. On September 10, 1960, Jane married Robert L. Nalley at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Bourbonnais, IL. She was a hair stylist and salon manager at Carson Pirie Scott in Kankakee, IL until her first child was born. While raising her family, Jane was active in the CCD program at St Joseph’s Church in Manteno, IL and was the president of the CCW and funeral dinner committee. Jane was a manager and co-owner of Bob’s Drive-In in Manteno. Following Bob’s Drive-In, Jane taught Cosmetology at Broadway Beauty School/Trend Setters College in Bradley, IL before moving on to Midwest College of Cosmetology/Lincoln College in Normal, IL. Jane retired in 2005. Jane enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, and playing Bridge with her friends. Jane is survived by her husband, Robert; her sister, Ann Carmody; her children, Marie Stadler, John P. Nalley, Ruth Barber, and Michael Nalley; her grandchildren, Julie Loy, Anna Turner, Paul Barber, Phillip Barber, James Perona III, and Mitchell Nalley; and her great grandchildren, Jaiden Loy, August Turner, and Mara Turner. Additionally, Jane is survived by eight nieces and three nephews. Jane is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas, and Mary; her brother, Dr. Thomas Seright; sisters, Mary Goggins and Ruth Edwards; as well as two nieces and one nephew. Visitation will be held on Tuesday September 6, 2022, at 10AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Manteno, immediately followed by a funeral mass at 11AM. *Masks are requested to be worn at the viewing. Memorial donations in honor of Jane can be made to the Manteno Fire Department or Public Library.