Springfield Dominican Sister Janice Greenwood died on Jan. 4 at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Chicago, in 1932, to John and Agnes (Meyer) Greenwood. She made her profession of vows in 1951 at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield.

Sister Janice faithfully served God’s people and her Dominican Sisters for 66 years, first as an elementary school teacher in Springfield and the Chicago suburbs (1951-1970), then as a home economics teacher at Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights (1970-1982) and Rosary High School, Aurora (1982-1986).

From 1986-2002, she ministered at St. Mary-Rogers Memorial Hospital in Rogers, Ark., serving in various administrative roles. For the last years of her active ministry, she assisted her sisters at Sacred Heart Convent, welcoming guests, sewing, and assisting in other ways.

Sister Janice was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John; and two nieces. She is survived by her sister, Clare Deardorff of Lombard; her sister-in-law, Barbara of Sandwich; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The Dominican Sisters received visitors on Jan. 11, and a prayer service was held at Aquinas Center, Sacred Heart Convent. Morning Prayer and a Funeral Mass took place Jan. 12 at the convent chapel with Father Peter Witchousky, OP, as celebrant. Burial of cremated remains followed at Calvary Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704.

The Dominican Sisters and family of Sister Janice were served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home in Springfield. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.