It is with heavy heart that I report sad news received today about the death of Janet Ulrich, one of the most wonderful and uplifting women it was ever my pleasure and privilege to have met. Janet lost a battle, as her husband, Jim, put it, after being checkmated by cancer.
I met Janet only a few times at tournaments here in Milwaukee held by my adopted Southwest Chess Club. She emanated joy, love, and a light-filled, glowing energy from every fiber of her being. When we were able to meet, we didn't just chat, we talked about everything and anything for hours on end, and although we came from very different walks of life and backgrounds, I felt in Janet a kindred spirit. I think perhaps she made everyone she met feel that same way. I will miss her enormously and I grieve for her loss and for her family's loss. Besides her husband, Jim, Janet leaves four children, all of whom are chessplayers: Thomas, Anne, Rachel, and Susanna.
Visitation and funeral will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 129 South Mason Street, Appleton, Wisconsin, visitation between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., funeral mass at 11:00 a.m.
Obituary.
In the arms of the angels
Far away from here
I will lay myself down
Where the air is so clear
I will lay myself down
Upon golden angels' wings
And in the arms of the angels
I will find some comfort there.
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