Obituaries

December 17, 1938 to May 2, 2019

Janet S. Hansell, 80, of Winamac, (formerly of Hobart) passed away at 8:15 p.m., Thursday, May 2, at her home.

She was born Dec. 17, 1938 in Winamac to the late Paul and Beaulah Dancey Strong. She was a 1956 graduate of Winamac High School. On May 2, 1956, she married James R. Hansell, and 63 years later (on their anniversary) he walked her home.

Survivors include:
Jill (fiance: Phil Baldwin) Kloppenburg, Hammond, Daughter 
Jan (Rich) McIlvain, Winamac, Daughter 
Robert (Joanna) Kloppenburg, Grandson 
Heidi Kloppenburg, Granddaughter 
Zach Norris, Grandson 
Andrew Norris, Grandson 
Sam (Mya) Norris, Grandson 
1 Great-Grandson: Thomas

Preceded in death by: 
James R. Hansell, Husband

Mrs. Hansell enjoyed reading, camping and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Janet knew and loved her savior, Jesus and led many to know Him as well. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed.

Services will be scheduled at a later date.

Burial will take place at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.