Janet C. Garren's Obituary
Janet C. Garren, 82, of Decatur, passed away on April 6, 2021 at her residence.
Janet was born on September 29, 1938 in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of Cody and Mildred Philleo Bellamy. She married Merle C. Garren on January 3, 1959 in Decatur. Merle, her loving husband of 62 years survives. She is also survived by her children: Sherry (Van) Lee of Warrensburg, IL; James L. Garren of Decatur, IL; Leslie (Mike) Schoneman of Decatur, IL; Grandchildren: Christopher (Macy) Lee, Cody Garren, Justin Schoneman; Mikey Schoneman; Great-grandchildren: Dawson, Jarrett, Rylan, Clara and Georgia Lee; Kylan Garren; Kyler and Declan; Sister: Ann Estes of Lexington, KY. Janet was preceded in death by her parents.
Janet enjoyed playing at the casinos. She also enjoyed rummage sales, and attending estate sales. She loved her family, and was the rock for them.
Per Janet’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
The family has entrusted Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services with her final arrangements. Please view her obituary, and share memories and condolences at www.moranandgoebel.com
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