Janet L. Curto
March 2, 1933 - June 13, 2024
Date and Time
Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 12 Noon
Service
Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Visitation Service starting at 11AM
Clergy
Cantor Howard Friedland
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
Interment - Private
Luncheon
Toscana Restaurant
1859 West Central Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
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Following the Memorial Service
Memorial Contributions
Lambs Farm
14245 West Rockland Road
Libertyville, Illinois 60048
www.lambsfarm.org
or
Charity of Your Choice
OBITUARY
Janet L. Curto ended her journey of life in the early morning hours of June 13th, 2024, in Greendale, Wisconsin. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Janet, age 91, a long-time resident of Arlington Heights, Illinois, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 2nd, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Dr. Milton Greenwald, DDS., and her sister, Berta Krop. Janet leaves behind her family: husband, Jerry; daughter, Julie (Jeff); son, John (Tina); grandchildren, Nick (Meghan) and Kyle (Jordan); bonus grandchildren, Zack, Al (Zoe), and DJ. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Marty; nieces, Robin, Joyce, Linda, Nancy (Mike), Janel, and Beth (Mario); and many great-nieces and nephews. Janet graduated from Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Ohio State University. While at Ohio State, she played in the Buckeye Concert Band and the Basketball Pep Band. She also served as president of her sorority, Sigma Delta Tau. After graduating, Janet taught in Dayton, Ohio, and at St. George School in Chicago. Once she and Jerry moved to Arlington Heights, Janet began teaching preschool in Palatine. She taught there for 25 years. After retirement, Janet volunteered at Catholic Charities and Arlington Heights Memorial Library in the children’s department. Janet was a founding member of the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band in which she played her clarinet for 40 years. Janet met Jerry on a hike at Starved Rock State Park. Together, they shared 63 years of love and companionship. Spending time with family and friends gave Janet the utmost joy and pleasure. Janet had a passion for music: concerts, operas, musical theater, and The Ohio State Marching Band. A Memorial Service will be held at Chicago Jewish Funerals at 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd (one block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove, IL on Sunday, June 30 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lambs Farm in Libertyville, IL, or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com