Jane Goldthwaite, nee Ehret, 92, of Hinsdale, died Oct. 27, 2024, after a short illness.
She was born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1932 to E. James and Nora Broderick Ehret. The family relocated to Beverly on the South Side of Chicago, where Jane lived until she married the love of her life, Jack. Jane was a devoted member of St. Barnabas parish. Jane attended Mount Mary University, and after graduation she began her career as an elementary school teacher.
After teaching, she worked for WCFL radio as a continuity director. After Jack's passing in 1977, she returned to teaching for many years. She then went to work at the law firm of Carey, Filter, White and Boland as their receptionist until her retirement. There she formed countless friendships in the office and with their clients. Jane loved to listen to people and get to know them and find a connection. Jane and Jack lived in Oak Park from 1967 until 1996 when Jane moved to Hinsdale, where she lived independently until her final days. Jane loved being an identical twin with Joan, and they had many adventures around the world together.
Jane gave back to her community in many roles, including being president of Marillac House Foundation and volunteering for the Ascension Altar and Rosary Society and West Suburban Hospital gift shop. Jane had many lifelong friends who she cherished, but always met new ones wherever she went. Jane loved traveling, dogs, golf, tennis, Manhattans, her Mac Jack group, gardening, bird watching and cheering for her favorite teams - the White Sox, Notre Dame and The Bears. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with them. Jane was a devoted Catholic and a breast cancer survivor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" W. Goldthwaite; and her siblings, Noanette Byrnes-McCormack, John Ehret and Joan Stephenson.
She is survived by her children, Ellen Goldthwaite (Lewis) Walker, Mary Jane (Roy McCampbell) Goldthwaite and John W. (Tracey) Goldthwaite III; her grandchildren, Sophie Jane, Jack Henry Douglas Walker, Roy John "RJ" and Samuel Broderick "Brody" McCampbell, and Jack IV, Lola Jane, Mimi Anne and Gianna Grace Goldthwaite; and her brother, retired U.S. Navy Capt. James (Honey) Ehret.
Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale
Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, for a funeral Mass at Ascension Catholic Church, 808 S. East Avenue, Oak Park.
Interment is at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside.
