Janet Christine Erne, 71, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her home.
She was born Dec. 10, 1949, in La Porte, Ind., to James and Henrietta (Schroeder) Schroff.
Janet held various positions at GTE, where she worked for 27 years. She enjoyed gardening, long county cruises, arts and crafts, and cooking.
On July 24, 1992, in La Porte, she married John David Erne, who survives.
Also surviving are her son, Alan James Barber of La Porte; 2 step-daughters, Angela (Jeff) Nelson of Bloomington, Ill., and Elaine (Michael) Waters of Chicago, Ill.; 6 grandchildren, Cassandra (Stephen Jr.) Owen of La Porte, Amber Bennett of La Porte, Axton Barber of La Porte, David Barber of La Porte, Allie Jo Nelson of Bloomington, Ill., and Lillian Grace Waters of Chicago; brother, James (Kathy) Schroff, Jr., of Koontz Lake, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. Burial will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, La Porte, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. John’s Lutheran School Athletic Dept., 111 Kingsbury Ave., La Porte, Ind. 46350.
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