Martha Jane Deininger, 91, of Champaign, Illinois and formerly of Burlington, Iowa passed away on June 18, 2023. She was born on November 18, 1931, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Jack (John) and Blanche (nee Curran) Stafford. Her siblings were a sister Helen and a brother John. She married Warren Deininger on April 6, 1950, in Burlington, Iowa. He passed away on May 4, 2015. Jane is survived by her son Mark Deininger and daughter Ruth Deininger, both of Champaign, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen, husband Warren, and friend Neil Worcester. Jane began her BA at Purdue University and completed it at Milliken University, Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her MA and advanced certifications at the University of Illinois. She taught foreign languages in Decatur, Illinois public schools and worked in educational administration in Decatur, Illinois, Wheaton, Illinois, and Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin schools. She enjoyed reading, history, languages, opera, travel, tennis, and bicycling. She prized family, humor, thoughtful debate, and self-reliance.Condolences may be made at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com