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.