Janice “Jan” G. Dryfhout
Janice Gail “Jan” Dryfhout (nee Boss), age 75, of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 27th, 2025. Beloved wife for 54 years to Denny. Loving mother of Jeff (Becky) Dryfhout, Mike (Tammy) Dryfhout, and Brian (Becca) Dryfhout. Dear mother-in-law to Jill (Steve) Mehnert. Loving grandma to Jordan, Maddie, Jack, Zack, Kyle, Elena, Carson and Max. Loving daughter of the late Jacob and Gertrude Boss. Dear sister of the late Warren (Judy) Boss. Fond sister-in-law of Audrey and the late Roger Dryfhout. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Cornelius and Dena Dryfhout. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Jan’s life was marked by her trust in the goodness of God the Father, the work of his perfect Son Jesus on the cross, and the ever-present guidance of the Holy Spirit. Secure in her salvation, she lived to share the love she had received with others.
As an early childhood development preschool teacher for decades, Jan touched the lives of thousands of children throughout her tenure, demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. Always demonstrating sacrificial love, she constantly put others above herself, blessing others with acts of service, helping others with meals, and always willing to bring others into her home. A fixture in church choirs, Jan had a beautiful voice and loved to sing about the goodness of God.
Visitation will be Friday, April 4, 2025 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Drive & Harlem), Orland Park, IL. An additional visitation will be held at Calvary Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave., Orland Park, IL on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. A live-stream of the Funeral Service will be available. Please visit Jan’s obituary on Colonial Chapel’s website at colonialchapel.com to view the live stream. A link will be posted shortly.
Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials Chicago Christian Schools, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 are appreciated. Click here for online donation and designate “School-In Memory/Honor of a Loved One”
Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
April 5, 2025 – 11:00am cst
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