Jane passed away surrounded by family at home on June 30, 2014. Jane was born to Commander Atkins & Florence Wantz on January 26th, 1944 in New Castle, Wyoming. Jane was born last in line of nine siblings and she was full of love and fire. She lived her life generously, giving and sharing everything she had, be it a loved one or a stranger, Jane would give you her last dime. Everyone that knew her fell in love with her. Jane will be greatly missed. Jane is preceded in death by husband Robert Farance, 3 brothers, and a stepson. Jane is survived by husband Dennis Schlecht, daughter Tracy Lillie (Gerald), son Aaron "Jeeter" Farance (Jeannette), stepdaughter Rita Morrison (Larry), stepson Jesse Lanz, 1 brother, 4 sisters, twenty-five grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Restlawn Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 8. The viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the morning with the service beginning at eleven. The family is asking all flowers and condolences be sent to Restlawn Funeral Home (201 Oak Grove Rd, Salem, OR 97304).