Col. Janet L. Vaughn age 78 of DeKalb, IL passed away Thursday July 12, 2012 at Bethany Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born March 28, 1934 in Waterman, IL, and she was the daughter of James and Ethel (Schoener) Vaughn.

Janet was a remarkable lady and a lady of outstanding achievements. In 1956 Janet graduated from the University of Illinois earning her Bachelors Degree of Science in Home Economics Education. In 1960 she earned her Masters Degree of Science in Home Economics from Purdue University. In 1967 she earned her Ph. D of Philosophy, also from Purdue University.

During 1956-1958 Janet served on Active Duty with the U.S. Army as a LT. WAC non-tactic unit officer at Fort McClellan, Alabama. Janet was an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve until her retirement in 1985. Col. Vaughn?s QM Corps received the Army Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Achievement Award at her retirement.

Janet was a member of the WIMSA Purdue University Foundation thru the College of Consumer and Family Services, the College of Aces and Northern Illinois Veterans Memorial.

Janet is survived by her brother Robert (Shorty) Vaughn of DeKalb, nieces and nephew, along with several personal friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brother James (Red) Vaughn and nephew Jimmy Vaughn.

There will be no formal services and cremation will be handled by the Finch Crematory. Contributions may be made to the Northern Illinois Veterans Memorial c/0 Belvidere Bank Kirkland Office NIVM account, 306 W. Main Kirkland, IL 60146. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.

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