Janet Kohlbecker

Name: Visitation
Start: 02/12/2024 10:00 AM
End: 02/12/2024 12:00 PM
Location: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home

March 14, 1939 — February 7, 2024

Janet L. Kohlbecker, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away on February 7, 2024.

Visitation will be held 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. f uneral Service will begin at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek, IL.

Janet was born in Peoria, IL, to George and Hazel (Roberts) Hock on March 14, 1939. She graduated from Decatur High School, class of 1957. Janet married the love of her life, Bernard “Sonny” Kohlbecker, on March 21, 1958. Janet worked as Office Manager at Carson Pirie Scott Department Store for over 27 years.

Janet was survived by her children: daughter, Amber Kohlbecker and son, Brian Kohlbecker; daughter-in-law, Celeste Kohlbecker; 6 grandchildren: Nicole Kohlbecker, Rachel Kohlbecker-Smith. David Ballant, Brice Ballant, Ashlea Ballant, Shawn Ballant; 12 great-grandchildren; and her loving dog, Sadie.

Janet loved traveling with her husband in her earlier years. She was devoted to her family. She enjoyed taking care and spending time with them. She was a member of the Forsyth Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bernard “Sonny” Kohlbecker; son, Barry Kohlbecker, and her sister, Linda Stalker.

Special thanks are given to Destiny Green for her compassion towards mom during this difficult time.

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