Denzel, Jane B, age 86, fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Church was called to heaven surrounded by her family and faith on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Jane was born on January 20, 1940, in St. Louis, MO
Loving mother of Mary (Jeff) Sundermeyer, Cathy (Jeff) McDougall, Donna (Michael) Brooks, John Denzel and Lisa (Mike) Eaton; dear grandmother of Molly (Cory), Chris (Rachel), Taylor (Elise), Joe (Lida), Matt (Megan), Heather, Abby, Rachel and Justin; dear great grandmother of Oliver and William; dear sister of Mary Hill, the late Lorenz (surviving Debbie) Bannes, Kathy Erb and Carol Schneiderhahn; dear aunt, cousin and friend.
Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Louise Bannes (nee Vollet), her beloved husband of 57 years Charles, her brothers-in-law Gene (Helen) and Jerry.
Jane was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and St. Louis Community College. She worked for over 25 years at the St. Louis County Library, volunteered at the Fox Theater, and was an active member of St. Matthias church and school since its founding. Jane shared her faith in many ways: eucharistic minister, leader of small faith groups, PSR teacher, lector and providing eucharistic adoration for The Way Retreats.
She enjoyed sewing, cross stitch, gardening, reading, puzzles, playing games and spending time with her family. Jane was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Wednesday, May 6, from 4-8 p.m., then to St. Mark Catholic Church (4220 Ripa Ave. St. Louis MO 63125) on Thursday for Visitation from 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to St. Mark and Unbound appreciated.
Well, all that I can remember about Jane was that she was exceptionally kind. And a good mom to her extra-ordinary children. I am sure she is at repose in the presence of Our Father and Eternal Son – Our Saviour.
Please accept condolences from me and my mother, Caryl Jo Follis…
Jane will be missed. She was always kind and thoughtful and had a smile on her face! I was fortunate to know her and participate in exercise and church activities with her.
Momma Jane,
Thank you for welcoming me into your family with such warmth and generosity. Your kindness, strength, and love made a lasting impression on my life, and I will always be grateful for the way you made me feel at home. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
With love and gratitude
So many great and wonderful memories of Mrs. Denzel. She and Mr. Denzel raised one of the greatest family’s I know. So happy I was able to be in touch with her recently. Mrs. Denzel had such a tremendous faith in The Lord and I always felt so good being around her.
Jane
You shared your kindness & Faith with everyone you met. Good friend, mother- to many & devoted to her family and friends.
Jane you will be missed by many.
Friday night @ the Muny will not be the same without you. God be with you till we meet again-friend.
Anita
So very sorry to hear of her passing. Mrs. Denzel was always such a sweet lady. The Heavens are singing to have such a wonderful lady in their presence 🩷😇🩷
Sending prayers to all of your family. I have fond memories of your mom and dad when we did a family trip to St. Louis. Also, I enjoyed visiting with them when they attended the family reunions in Minnesota. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Joyce! I remember that visit too! We went to the zoo. Your family slept in your camper in our driveway. Your Mom was always so nice to us when we visited MN. She invited us to the farm and made me s a fried chicken dinner.
Mary S
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was only able to spend a few times with Jane but always enjoyed our visits usually playing games. I know you will miss her and my warm wishes are with you
Oh Donna 😥- so very sorry for your loss- didn’t know your mom but I do know one thing for certain,she leaves behind a fantastic family. Love to all and condolences to all her wonderful family and I’m quite certain many,many friends
❤️Rich and Helene Jundt❤️
Jane was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Our high school group will miss Jane at our lunches. I very much enjoyed our many years of socializing and sharing memories. Condolences to Jane’s loving family.
Jane Hartman Relich
My wife and i have lived across the street from Jane for over 10 years, Jane allowed me to take over mowing her yard about 7 years ago, she also must have known i love to talk and waste time, because we spent more time chatting than I did mowing, which I am so thankful for.
This is our forever home, we are happy here. I didn’t ever give thought to not having my favorite neighbor here to visit with.
For all of Jane’s kids, you all were one lucky bunch to have had her all these years, we only had 10 years and I know Dawn and I were very lucky. We love you all, we will miss Jane terribly
Jane was an angel on earth. Kind to everyone she met and shared her faith and love freely. She raised her children to be the same. She will be sorely missed. We all need a friend like Jane. She will be her Charlie, again.
Thank you Denise! I remember making memory boxes with you for Jane. In fact, we brought them to the funeral parlor to add to her remembrances. Thank you also for the beautiful flowers you sent! What a great expression of love.
Mary S
Aunt Jane was a special lady. Such a wonderful and kind woman. I don’t know if I ever heard her say anything negative or be in a bad mood. She will be missed by all of us and we will never forget the warmth she brought wherever she went.
I remember a Halloween party in 1971. She passed around a bag that we each took a turn reaching into to feel eye balls and guts. (I’m thinking pealed grapes and wet, cooked pasta.) This was way before Pinterest, so what a cool Mom she was! Her kids were often singing and performing in church, but Jane stayed in the pews, and watched them shine. She didn’t enjoy taking any attention for herself that I remember. Her kids still shine! Job well done, Jane!
Cathy and All,
So sorry for your loss — she was a great lady and I know will be sorely missed! Mrs. Denzel was always kind and supportive. The earth is a bit sadder place without her but she has left us a great family and there is surely another light in heaven tonight.
Karen Carr Moske