Janet Marie Lochhead

JANET MARIE LOCHHEAD, 66, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:39 pm, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, Missouri.

She was born to the late Dean L. and Maxine R. (nee Zgonina) Lochhead on August 30, 1957 in Murphysboro, Illinois.

She had worked as a support service worker at Chester Mental Health.

Janet was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Janet volunteered for many years at St. John Lutheran School serving lunch for the kids and doing admission at all of the ball games. She also volunteered collecting money at the fish fries in Ellis Grove at the fire house.

Survivors:

2 Brothers:

Michael (Susan) Lochhead Chester, IL

David (Shelly) Lochhead Chester, IL

4 Nieces:

Heather Passe, Amanda Lochhead, Sarah Lochhead (Special Friend: Jamie Ledbetter) and Emily Melching

2 Nephews:

Tony (Jennifer) Lochhead and Lucas Melching

Great Nieces and Nephews

2 Fur Babies:

Mia and Angel

Preceded in Death by: Parents and 1 Infant Sister – Louise Lochhead

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Tuesday, February 20, 2024

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment:

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Tuesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Gunner’s Run Rescue

Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation