Janet Arleen Spinner

Janet Arleen Spinner, 86, of Downers Grove, passed away on February 05, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1939. Beloved wife of the late Robert Otto Smid Spinner for fifty years. Devoted mother of Karen Spinner Adame, Jenny Spinner Broderick (John Broderick), Robert Spinner, James Spinner (Lisa Tutor) and Lori Spinner Henningsen (Jeff Lamberg). Daughter of the late Walter Tunk and the late Florence Delaney. Sister of Joyce Delaney Petkunas, Fred Tunk, Scott Delaney and Bob Delaney. Grandmother of Angie Lovejoy Knight (Jeff Knight), Nick Henningsen (Sarah Henningsen), Andy Henningsen (Liz Gonzalez), Jessica Fijolek (Tyler Kahlke), Brandon Spinner, Felicia Spinner Strayve (Nate Strayve). Great grandmother Aaliyah Henningsen, Alana Knight, Jameson Knight, Aubrey Spinner, Joseph Henningsen, Chloe Strayve, Matthew Knight, Corbin Kahlke, and Camryn Kahlke. 

She loved gardening, loving her dogs, and sitting in the warm Arizona sunshine. Above all, her biggest love was being a Mom, Nana, and Great Nana. 

Family extends special thanks to: Suzanne Monger- Janet's Visiting Angel's Angel! 

Memorial Gathering from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m on Thursday, March 05, 2026 at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. A private interment will take place at Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery in Oak Brook Terrace, IL.

For more information on Janet's services please call Leonard Memorial Home at (630) 469-0032. 

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