Alice J. (Jane) Obert, age 86 died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the home of  her son and daughter in law,  Bob and Kelly Obert of Liberty, IL where she had been surrounded by her family.  Jane was the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Sommers) Genenbacher of Quincy, Illinois. Jane married Robert M. Obert on January 12th, 1963 at St Francis Catholic Church in Quincy, Illinois. Robert preceded her in death on October 2nd, 2022.

Jane graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School in 1956.  She began work at the Burlington Railroad in Chicago, Illinois until she married Robert. Jane stayed home to raise her children while also helping with her husband’s dairy farm. In 1990, she began work at Eagle’s grocery store.  She later worked at Glenayre Electronics until her retirement. Jane enjoyed sewing and making outfits for her children when they were young and continued sewing for her grandchildren.  Other joys included cooking home-made meals daily like noodles and rolls and helping take care of her grandchildren.  She especially enjoyed Christmas time and watching the faces of her grandchildren as they played Bingo and opened presents.  Jane also looked forward to the 35 years of sisters’ vacations with her 5 sisters where she was able to travel to almost every state.

Jane is survived by five children: Connie (Jeff) Huber, Bob (Kelly) Obert, Glenn (Sara) Obert all of Liberty, Illinois, Lynn (Dr. David) Wright of Quincy, Illinois, and Randy (Kim) Obert of Springfield, Illinois.    Fourteen grandchildren: Dr. Gavin (Karishma) Huber of Sterling Heights, Michigan; Garret (Bailie Bunge) Huber of Golden, Illinois; Jeffrey (Logan Giesing) Obert, of Quincy, IL; Jordan (Shelby) Obert of Rochelle, Illinois;  Levi (Gracie Bunge, fiancé) Obert of Camp Point, Illinois; Landon (Hannah Longlett, fiancé) Obert of Liberty, Illinois; Clayton and Claire Obert of Liberty, Illinois Katelyn (Lucas) Booher, Karlee and Kenzie Obert all of Liberty, Illinois,  Preston, Joseph and Lucas Obert of Springfield, Illinois.

Brother, Jim (Elaine) Genenbacher of Quincy; Sisters, Mary Ellen Melander, North Dakota; Annie Hoebing, Emma (Jerry) Eldridge, Cathy (Larry) Hildebrand, all of Quincy, IL; Brothers-in-law: Robert (Deanne) DiMucci, of Naples Fl.; Paul Obert of Gibson City, IL; Alvin ‘Butch’ (Dorothy) Obert of Camp Point, IL; and sister-in-law, Carol Vogel of Quincy, IL.  Many nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Theodore Genenbacher at birth and Robert Genenbacher, sister, Connie DiMucci; sisters-in-law Marjorie Hufendick, Anna Mae Obert, Delores Obert, Carol Obert and Dolly Genenbacher; brothers-in-law, Donald and Richard Obert, Loren Hufendick, Ronald Vogel, Claude Wiewel, Dennis Melander, Richard Hoebing, and Donald Aune, along with other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024 at St Brigid Catholic Church in Liberty, IL. Inurnment will be in St. Brigid Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Liberty Athletic Club, St Brigid’s Cemetery or Charity of donor’s choice. Service arrangements are in care of Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.