Janice M. Allensworth

September 18, 1949 - April 20, 2022

Janice M. Allensworth, 72, of Watseka, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on September 18, 1949 in Chicago, a daughter of Joseph and Marie (Kleppetsch) Turkowski. Janice married James E. Allensworth in Oak Lawn on October 18, 1969 and he survives. Also surviving are three sons, Ryan Allensworth of Watseka, Christopher (Brigette) Allensworth of Carlsbad, California, and Peter Allensworth of Watseka; five grandchildren, Bodie and Rhys Allensworth, Madisyn Allensworth, Miranda Donahue, and Joey Allensworth; three great-grandchildren, M.J., Wesley, and Gianna Maiden. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Gary Turkowski; and one sister, Linda Smykowski. Janice loved interior decorating, flowers, gardening and antiquing. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and was an amazing caregiver. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Joe Hughes officiating. Memorials may be given to the Donor’s Choice. Please share a memory of Janice at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.