Jane E. Peabody
May 29, 1948 ~ September 16, 2015
MEMORIAL VISITATION: 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana through the funeral home. Jane E. Peabody, 67, of Caldwell Place, died at 9:20 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Jane was born May 29, 1948, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of Eugene and Janet Flynn Bernhardt. She married Robert C. "Bob" Peabody February 17, 1973. Jane was retired from The Republic newspaper after 25 years of service as newsroom coordinator and secretary to three different editors. She enjoyed cooking, reading, working with the flowers in her yard and knitting for her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Bob; daughters, Maegan Arnett of Zionsville and Emily (Patrick) Moyer of Noblesville; a brother, Eugene (Mary) Bernhardt of New Jersey; and grandchildren, Jocelyn Jane Arnett, Cameron Moyer, Lily Moyer and Emma Moyer. She was preceded in death by her parents.
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Worked with Jane at Devening Block – nice lady.
I spoke with Jane often when I was a Community Columnist for The Republic. She was always helpful & I enjoyed her sense of humor! My sympathy & condolences to all of Janes family & friends. She will be missed.
I grew up next door to Jane & Bob, Maegan & Emily. My mom, dad & I were very close to their family. We spent many, many summer days outside & as many late summer nights outside playing while our parents sat on the front porch. In the winter, I was either always at their house or them at mine. We knew we were always welcome. The years have passed, we (Maegan, Emily & myself) grew up, have families of our own. We dont keep in touch much, but over the years my parents & I have ran into Bob & Jane occasionally & hearing the news about Janes passing is still a shock. Our prayers are with Bob, Maegan & Emily & their families during this difficult time. Jane was a very special, smart, funny lady. May she rest in peace.
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Jane was so awesome to work with, I dont know where to start! She was a friend, the kind of co-worker who would help, offer advice, or just laugh with you when you made a mistake. Whenever we worked together she was patient (she needed it for her job) and she was one who always found the humor in a situation. She had an inspiring honesty about her, and I modeled myself after her example when I was the admin asst for the advertising dept., but she set that bar high. I know that I am better for having known her, and Im so sorry for her family; because I know the world wont be as much fun without her in it.
Do you ever meet someone and have a connection with them instantly? Thats how I felt about Toms Aunt Jane. Its like we had been friends for years. Unfortunately, I was only given a handful of opportunities to spend time with her but I truly cherished each visit. We once spend hours simply talking and laughing with one another and never ran out of things to say and stories to laugh about. I truly loved her and she really made you feel like she felt the same for me. Thats the type of amazing soul she was though. She would move mountains for those she loved. She was a firecracker personality that never held anything back and always praised me for being the same way and told me to never let anyone tell me any different. Every moment spent with her I will cherish but I will always hold close to my heart the one day we spent together. Just her and I and she told me, “If I didnt like you, you would know it, but I really see a great person in you and I know without a doubt that Thomas has found his soul mate and if he hasnt realized this yet then hes a dumb ass!” The following summer, Tom proposed and our wedding would not have been the same without Jane there celebrating with us. To the family Jane has left behind, my heart reaches out to you. All of you and Jane are in my thoughts every day and I would give anything to be able to be there this week to show my respects. It truly hurts me to know that I cannot be there to say goodbye. I wish I could have had the chance to share one more hug and have one more laugh. Jane Peabody will forever be loved and never be forgotten!