Passed away peacefully and was reunited with her husband, Jerome “Jerry” and her son Michael, on Saturday, November 10, 2018, age 79. Loving Mom of Dan (Rose), Shannon (Kevin) Hammes, the late Michael (Rosela), and Kevin Smith. Proud Grandma of Jenny (Dominic) Fazio, Danielle (Adam) Medley, Tony Smith, Ariana “Annie” (Dillon) Bodenbach, Micaela and Derek Smith, Joseph (Letty) Garcia, David Garcia, Jon (Wendy) Schumacher, and Amber (Matt) Mann. Beloved Great Grandma “Nana” of Eliana, Giavanna, Stella, Charlotte, Isabella, Aayden, Joslyn, Avery, and Garrett. Dear Sister of Susan (Cliff) Metzger. Life long best friends of Freddie Wiggins and Karen Lucas. Also loved by other family members and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Evelyn Jacobs.
Janet was a devoted member of the St. James “Holy Dusters.”
A special thanks to the staff at Dickson Hollow and Allay Home and Hospice for their love and care.
Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Friday, November 16, 2018, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Additional visitation will be held at St. James Catholic Church, W220 N6588 Town Line Road, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin on Saturday, November 17, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.