Funeral Details

Janice Sue Ladin, age 84, of Skokie Illinois passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning on July 2nd, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born on December 3rd, 1941 to Francis and Sam in Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Sheldon Ladin, daughter Elizabeth Ladin-Gross (Brent), and granddaughters Tziporah Ladin-Edelman, (Senna), Brittany Ladin, Ashley Ladin and Sierra Ladin. Jan was always smiling she loved to laugh! She prioritized spending time with family. She adored her husband Shel and was never far from his side she always said where you find Jan you will find Shelly. They traveled to the most unique places they could find. When they weren’t traveling they spent time at home dancing in the living room while Jan sang to Shelly. Jan loved being a mother to her children Elizabeth and Brian. She cherished her son in law Brent Gross. Her greatest joy was being a “bubbie” to Tziporah, Brittany, Ashley and Sierra. She planned all family vacations and frequent trips to Grand Geneva where she was loved by all. Jan held several lifelong friendships, including many friends from elementary school. She deeply treasured her relationships and cared for those she called friends and family. Jan worked as a special education teacher in Chicago Public Schools. She loved teaching her students and providing them with support. After a fulfilling career she retired and focused much of her time on traveling with friends and family. She always encouraged Shelly, Elizabeth, Tziporah, and Brittany to continue their education and took pride in her family’s many accomplishments. Jan was known for her strength, laughter, kindness encouragement, deep friendships, love for teaching children, and love for her family. She will be forever missed by those whose lives she touched. Services Sunday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Liver Foundation, www.liverfoundation.org. or to Dolly Parton Imagination Library, www.imaginationlibrary.com. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com