Jane "Janie" Ann Sartory

Jane “Janie” Ann Sartory, 71 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at her home.

She was born June 1, 1954 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Leo and Bette Ewers McNally. She graduated from Cardinal Stritch with the class of 1972.

On September 2, 1978 Janie was united in marriage to Francis John “Frank” Sartory at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2020.

Throughout her working years, Janie was employed by a number of local businesses, including Floral Expressions, Fairfield Inn, and Tri State Medical Group.

She was a faithful member of All Saints Parish in Keokuk.

Janie’s greatest loves were her family and friends as well as all her basset hounds over the years. She loved spending time with them all. She had many wonderful memories of times spent at her parent’s house, whether it was in the garage working the “hip-flip” or in the yard having a barbeque. Rumor has it, there may have been a garden hose sprayed through the kitchen door. Janie was always fortunate that those times usually included a private Mass in the living room. She was an avid crafter, often having sales in her family’s homes and still had a basement full of new and unfinished projects. Janie has a passion for cookbooks, and it showed in her wonderful family dinners and desserts that she shared with many. When it came to planning a family vacation, she always chose a Disney trip. Janie knew all the secrets of getting around all the parks on campus and how to get in and out of the lines quickly. As for a quick trip, it was nothing for Janie to hop in the car and head down the highway simply for a quick meal. Janie was blessed with a great group of long-lasting friends and family members, many who had been by her side from the very beginning and continued to check up on her until her final days.

She is survived by one daughter, Andrea Sartory (Adam) of Keokuk, one son, David Sartory of Keokuk and six grandchildren, Jacob Sartory, Jonah Sartory, Stevie Harrison, Lakin Bailey, Laurlai Bailey and Lydia Bailey. She is also survived by four sisters-in-law, Nanette Wollbrink (Kent), Vicki Sartory, Barb McNally and Mary Kay McNally.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Dave McNally and Stephen McNally.

There will be no services at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Janie Sartory Memorial fund at Pilot Grove Savings Bank, 601 Main St., Keokuk, IA.