Janet K. Froese

Janet K. Froese, 84, of Ft. Wayne, formerly of Bristol, passed away Saturday October 24, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 29, 1941 in Newport, IN to Frayne and Thelma Whittington. On October 14, 1960 in Newport, IN she married Samuel O. Froese who preceded her in death on July 4, 2006 after 46 years of marriage.

Janet enjoyed tending to her flower garden, watching the birds by her home, peaceful walks in the woods, fishing in the St. Joseph River with her family, and blessing others with her home made apple pies. Most importantly, Janet was a Christ Follower and was active many years at Osceola Grace Brethren Church.

She is survived by her three children, Greg (Beth) Froese of Carol Stream, IL, Samuel (Colleen) Froese of Fishers, IN, and Dawn (Ted) Rondeau of Ft. Wayne, IN, as well as 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, her sisters Judy (Joe) Frink and Elaine (Loren) Kinderman. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Samuel, siblings Ed Whittington and Eleanor Burroughs, and her granddaughter Chase Froese.

Visitation for Janet will be from 3 to 4pm Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514, where a funeral service will be at 4pm. Burial will be private at Oakridge Cemetery, Bristol, IN.

Memorials for Janet may be given to Servant Leaders via the link below. https://app.givetransform.org/servantleaders?fund=General%20Fund

Online condolences may be left at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com