Janice Stein

The world lost one amazing woman on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 when Janice Reben Greenberg Stein, 92, of Union Pier, passed away at Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest, IL. Although she was separated by many miles from some family and friends after living in New York, Chicago, Park Forest, Union Pier, Steger and Hazel Crest, she always made everyone feel special and loved, and the moments shared were chocked full of laughter and joy. Janice knew how to make people smile, but she also wasn’t afraid to get in your face if you were screwing up. Janice’s sharp wit, addiction to jeopardy and love of cats couldn’t begin to define her; she lived a full life and accomplished so much as a feminist, lover of the environment, protector of animals, political activist, wife, mother, grandma, professional, and friend. Jan – we’re sorry you couldn’t live to see the first female president elected. Strong, courageous women like you fought tirelessly to make that dream a reality–it will happen one day soon, and largely because of the groundwork laid by you and many other unrelenting women. Jan taught people to be kind to others, live life to the fullest and always give a good hug. She was always an inspiration and led by example. Janice is survived by her children, Robert (Carrie) Greenberg of Poplar, WI, Jeannette (Gordon Hampden) Kraar of Palm Bay, FL, and Susan (Kim) Kortokrax of Steger, IL; grandchildren, Kristopher (Mary Prohaska) Kortokrax, Alan (Jessie) Stein, Gregory (Kathy) Stein, Allison Kortokrax, Josh (Annika), Jacob (Tara), David, Maceo (Laura), Gian, Gregory and Russ (Trish Tripasi) Greenberg; and great-grandchild, Alexandra Clemente. Janice was preceded in death by her first husband, David Greenberg; second husband, Albert Stein; parents, Robert & Priscilla Reben; and son, Charles Greenberg. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Michigan Humane Society, http://humanesocietyswm.org/donate-2/, or Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center, https://www.auntmarthas.org/donate/. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com. Jan, we will miss you, but will forever love and remember you! Lifting a glass in your honor. L’chaim!