Jennifer Kay Rothermel

HOMER – Jennifer Kay Rothermel, 45, of Homer passed away at 1:15 a.m. Friday (March 4, 2016) as a result from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Broadlands, with Pastor John Sharp officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Broadlands. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Kirby Funeral Home, 708 S. Main St., Homer, is handling arrangements.

Jennifer was born on June 13, 1970, in Urbana, the daughter of Rodney and Teresa Albers Crozier. She married John Rothermel on June 9, 2012, in Broadlands. He survives.

Survivors also include her parents, Rodney and Teresa Crozier of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; in-laws, Willard and Elizabeth Rothermel of Savoy; one son, Brandon Malinowski of Tolono; one daughter, Brittany Malinowski of Tolono; two stepdaughters, Morgan Rothermel and Kyley Rothermel, both of Homer; and two sisters, Stephanie (Jacob) Glaser of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and Heather (Carl) Parks of Sidney.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Jennifer was a loving and respectful daughter and daughter-in-law to Rodney and Teresa and Willard and Elizabeth. She was a devoted wife to John, whom she served selflessly. As a mother and stepmother to Brandon and Brittany and Morgan and Kyley, Jennifer showed unconditional love and support. She was a trusting and loyal friend to her sisters, sister and brothers-in-law and friends. She simply loved serving people, and it showed in her daily kindness and sincere helpfulness.

In addition to traveling with John to the lake or to see a Cardinals game, Jennifer loved cooking, scrapbooking and decorating her new home.

In spite of whatever life threw her way, Jennifer met every challenge with patience, graciousness, forgiveness and a beautiful smile. She loved the Lord and knew the joy of her salvation through Jesus Christ. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She will be terribly missed by all.

Memorials can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church.