Janet M. Lakner

Janet M. Lakner, 80, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 2:50 am, Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Hospice House of Elkhart.  Janet was born on September 23, 1936 in Mishawaka to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Putz) DeSmet. On October 20, 1956, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, she married Frank Lakner. He passed away on October 30, 2015. She is survived by three children, Gregory A. (Jacquelyn) Lakner of Elkhart, Jan Marie (Richard) Hank of Granger, and Bradley F. (Alicia) Lakner of Springfield, IL; six grandchildren, Brittney (Tre) Raderstorf, Janee (Luke) Robertson, Grant Carlile, Brea (Grant) Peterson, Michael (Lynnette) Lakner and Celina Lakner; and five great grandchildren, Lilly Jackson, Ryleigh Peterson, Karsten Raderstorf, Bennett Peterson and Avery Raderstorf.  She is also survived by two brothers, Michael (Jeanne) Mestach of Osceola and Dan (Marlene) Mestach of Mishawaka. Janet was a 1954 graduate of Mishawaka High School.  She was a devoted member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Bremen.  She enjoyed golfing and bowling and was a former member of Sprig-O-Mint golf leagues.  Janet was a loving wife, mother and nana and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331, Bremen, with Rosary to be recited at 7:30 pm, Tuesday.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in St. Dominic Catholic Church, 803 W. Bike St., Bremen, with one hour prior to the Mass.  Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Dominic Catholic Church or the American Heart Association