Janet's Memory Wall
We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Janet here, so that the family and other loved ones can always see it. Share your favorite stories or comment on those shared by others.
In honor of Janet, Dena Clark lit a candle.
A bright candle has gone out, but friends around the world will keep Janet's light burning inside themselves. Go well across the Rainbow Bridge, JCH4K; cats, family and friends are waiting in the Meadow. Your friend, Catsablanca
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Dena Clark
January 29th, 2019 at 12:00am
I am one of the many who knew and loves Janet from ICHC - she was a wonderful friend and brought joy and laughter and happiness as well as kindness, support and love to so so many. Her heart was huge and I hope she knew that she was well loved.
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Elsa Mama
January 29th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Bluesfan473 lit a candle.
My condolences to family and friends. I never had the honor of meeting Janet in person but was a long time virtual friend. She will be sorely missed.Rest well, my friend.
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Bluesfan473
January 29th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Claire White lit a candle.
I'm sending my thoughts prayers and love to all of Janet's Family and Friends, whom she loved wivva feerce!!
Janet touched many hearts, minds and souls across the world with her zest and love of life. She certainly touched mine after meeting on ICHC and then becoming great friends. Janet was an Honorary Sister and Auntie to my family and I here in the UK. We had many visits and adventures over the years, each one bring love laughter and joy to us all.
May the Heavens be your stage and the stars be your spotlights. You will be the brightest light shining on all of us, Dear Janet.
Go Well, my Dearest friend x
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Claire White
January 29th, 2019 at 12:00am
Unable to attend the funeral because of the weather. All the Kubaths of Lincoln Township extend our sincere condolences to the family. The elder Asts and the elder Kubaths were Lincoln Avenue neighbors for many years, helping each other as farmers do. Also, the Zuppke kids attended St. Joe High with the Ast kids way back in the 1950s when they too lived on Lincoln Avenue.
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Marilyn Kubath
January 29th, 2019 at 12:00am
We are saddened to hear that we have lost another classmate. Janet will be missed. On behalf of the SJHS class of 1955, our deepest sympathy to the Ast families.
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Joy Berk Powley
January 27th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Chris Dwan Preston lit a candle.
Dear Ricky,
Your friends share your sadness in the loss of your sister. My heart, my prayers and my thoughts are with you and your family. May your memories bring warmth into your heart.
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Chris Dwan Preston
January 26th, 2019 at 12:00am
Janet, my friend since seventh grade at St. Joseph, MI Jr. High School, was truly a personification of a good friend. I am certain that I and all others in SJHS Class of 1955 miss a
wonderful person who always thought of others.
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Michael Alden
January 25th, 2019 at 12:00am
Rick, Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of Janet's passing. Janet will live on in the hearts and cherished memories of all whose lives she touched, which were many. I know she made a difference to many around the world with her dedication and talents. Prayers for strength and comfort to you and her family and all who loved. RIP Janet
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Denise Varney Gersonde
January 25th, 2019 at 12:00am
I'm so sorry for your loss. I would like to offer my condolences to your family. Death hurts no matter the age. May you take comfort in God's promise that one day "death will be no more" - Revelation 21:4
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Erica
January 25th, 2019 at 12:00am
Rick,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your sister served our servicemen and women in a wonderful way. I can appreciate the work she did even more with my son now in the Army. May your warm memories of your sister give you comfort at this time.
Shel
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Michelle Agay
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
I fondly remember Janet as Katisha in The Mikado when we were in high school. Apparently her talents went much further. God's peace to all of you.
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Lorraine Eckert
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Mary Tomcsanyi lit a candle.
Thank you Janet for helping to create such a glorious place where so many of us found friends. Awl ov us will miss yew always....
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Mary Tomcsanyi
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
Vaya con Dios, dear Janet!
I will miss your wit and intelligence, and your kind heart.
The ICHC world and all that multiplied and expanded from that site will be much smaller places now that you are no longer with us.
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Laura (turtlol) Brown
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, DaraLynn lit a candle.
My condolences to the family and Janet's many friends from around the world. Go well knowing you left your mark here and will be remembered always by the many who have loved you.
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DaraLynn
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
My deepest sympathies to Janet's family and to all those around the world who knew and loved her.
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Lindsay Ziegler
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Mary Kissane lit a candle.
Such a loss to Janet's various communities around the world. Deepest condolences to the many loved ones of this truly remarkable woman. Rest in Peace, Janet
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Mary Kissane
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Margaret Pettengill & Karen Walker lit a candle.
Our condolences and deepest sympathies.
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Margaret Pettengill & Karen Walker
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Carol B. lit a candle.
Go in peace, dear Janet. You were well loved by so many. The effect of your talent, wit and charm has been felt all over this world and will not be forgotten.
Sincerest condolences to the family.
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Carol B.
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
What sad news for all who knew and loved Janet. We are so sorry for all of you, but feel so grateful to have known Janet for a tiny bit of time. One of my favorite stories was a recent trip to Europe when she was upgraded to first class! She loved that story. She will be so missed.
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Cindy Miller
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
Dear Ricky---I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister. I believe that the world will miss this beautiful soul, as well, but Heaven will rejoice at her return !
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Diana Dwan Poole
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Elka lit a candle.
Goodbye dear Janet, you made this world a better place...
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Elka
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
Janet was a classmate of mine at SJHS. My memories of her are of a fellow choir member who was my rock and was instrumental in building my confidence and love of choir. I stood next to her for two years as a novice and she was a star. She used her talent well and is still singing in heaven. God bless.
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Diane Dumdie Nower
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Deanna lit a candle.
With great love...
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Deanna
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
Janet was such a beautiful spirit! She brought smiles and laughter to all around her. She worked for women’s rights and along with her sister Viola made immeasurable contributions to the Berrien County Democratic Women’s Club. I have been blessed to know her and she will be missed. Keep shining your light from above, Janet! My sincere condolences to the family.
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Bette Pierman
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of Janet, Debbie Bates lit a candle.
Janet was always a bright spot in my life. No, we never met in person...but as anyone who knew her will agree, Janet touched a LOT of lives with her love and her kindness. I have lost a dear friend....we have lost one of our brightest lights and the world now is a bit darker. Go in peace, dearest friend.
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Debbie Bates
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
Rick,
So sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Our condolences.
Dan and Sharon Deja
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Dan and Sharon Deja
January 24th, 2019 at 12:00am
