Jane Rynders, 91, died in the Ridgewood Health Care Center on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. She was born in Monmouth, IL, on January 30, 1915, the daughter of the late Zenas and Louise (nee: Mierenfeld) Spicer. She received her education from Monmouth High School, Quincy College and Monmouth College. She moved to Washington D.C. and worked for the Justice Department. On December 7, 1941, Jane was on duty at the Justice Department switchboard when the first reports of the Pearl Harbor attack came into the government offices. On September 9, 1956, Jane married Harold M. Rynders, who preceded her in death in August of 1994. Jane and Harold lived in Denver, CO, Hales Corners, WI and Sun City, AZ where Jane worked at the Lakes Club. Throughout their marriage Jane and Harold shared a passion for traveling and music, especially the classics. Jane moved to Racine in 2002. Surviving are her stepdaughter Brenda Danculovich; her granddaughter Valentina; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Jane was preceded in death by her stepmother Florence Spicer and her sister Elsie Richardson. Her memorial service will be held in the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22nd with Chaplain Holly Anderle officiating. . Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City, AZ. Memorials should be directed to the Ridgewood Care Center Canteen Fund.
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