Janet's Obituary
Janet Burton, 70, of Kentland, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Carle Hospital of Urbana, Illinois. She was born January 29, 1954, in Lafayette, Indiana to Vivian (Benner) Molter and the late John F. Molter.
Janet was a 1972 graduate of South Newton High school and earned her nursing degree from Ivy Tech, Lafayette campus.
Her marriage was to James C. Burton on June 24, 1972 in St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland. Jim preceded her in death on October 31, 2014.
Janet attended Raub United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing Bunco with the ladies at the library.
Throughout her nursing career, Janet spent 17 years as director at Magnolia Wood Healthcare and Iroquois Memorial Hospital Residence Home. Janet worked as an RN for 14 years at Roberts Clinic of Watseka. She loved sewing, baking, camping, and most of all, cherished time spent with her grandchildren and godchildren.
Janet is survived by her son, Duane (Melissa) Burton; mother, Vivian Benner Molter; godchildren, Zack Arnold (fiancé: Kersten) and Jessica (Jordan) Joyner. Sisters, Linda (Dave) Sullivan, Sharon (Allen) Wielert, and Patty Wielert. Brothers, Gary Molter and David (Jane) Molter. Janet is also survived by her two grandchildren, Reyna and Indigo Burton.
Preceding her in death along with her husband and father is a son, Stuart Burton, and brother-in-law, Michael Wielert.
Friends may call from 10 AM (CDT) until the time of Funeral Service 12 PM (CDT) Friday, May 10, 2024 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Rev. Mary van Wijk to officiate. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Janet’s name to Raub United Methodist Church.
Please share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.
