VanLanen, Janet P.

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• Obituary: 23 Jul 2016; Green Bay Press Gazette

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Obituary:
Janet P. Vanden Eng, 95, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was born March 4, 1921 in De Pere, WI, a daughter of the late Leonard and Leona (Puyleart) Van Lanen. On October 15, 1940 she married John Vanden Eng. John and Janet became partners in life. While he preceded her in death on September 19, 1994, no one could ever think of one of them without the other.
Janet is survived by her children, three sons and one daughter: Gary (special friend Susan) La Rocque of Green Bay, Jeff (Sandy) Kaster of Green Bay, and Bryan Kaster of Las Vegas; daughter Sharla (Tim) Jahnke of Roswell, GA; her eight grandchildren: Laura (Pete) Briggs, Janet (Scott) Schermitzler, Jacob (Marie) Jahnke, Eric (Julie) Jahnke, Erin Kaster, Nate Kaster, Matt Kaster, and Tori Kaster; her great grandchildren: Elizabeth, Addie, Ben, and Luke Briggs, Isaac Miller, Raya, Brandon, and Hunter Schermitzler, and Jude Jahnke. She is further survived by her brother Jerry (Ann) Van Lanen; and two sisters-in-law Rose Hackel and Jeanie Vanden Eng. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Leona; husband John; and her siblings: Norman, Frank, Marvin Van Lanen, Gladys Dalton, Delores Nockerts, Vernon Van Lanen, and two infants.
Janet opened her home and raised many children throughout her life. She was a "Mom" and a "Grandma" to virtually all who walked through her door. She and Johnny created a sanctuary for those who needed safety and a loving family. Her smile, her laughter and her loving heart were her trademarks that everyone knew her by. And, when it came to goodbyes, you could count on her standing on her porch waving until you were well out of sight.
Janet served as Oneida Town Treasurer in the 1960's. She loved to bake. Her Strawberry Pies and Chocolate Cake were adored by many! Her hobbies included golf- (she was very proud of her hole in one) bowling, fishing in the Bay and Pickerel Lake, visiting casinos here and in Las Vegas. Janet was also a very "creative" card player. She had a soft spot for animals and enjoyed feeding them in her yard.
She will be missed by many but will live in the memories and hearts of everyone who had the opportunity to meet her.
Family and friends may visit on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM. Inurnment will be with her husband John in Nicolet Memorial Gardens and Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send condolence to the family. Memorials are greatly appreciated to Happily Ever After, 2065 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304, in lieu of flowers
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from July 23 to July 26, 2016

Janet married VandenEng, John 15 Oct 1940. John (son of VandenEng, Henry and VanderLoop, Johanna) was born 26 Oct 1918, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Sep 1994; was buried , Shrine Of The Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]