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Janet Carothers Obituary
1932-2019
Janet Leslie Carothers (nee Simecek) passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019. Janet was born to George Charles and Julia Selina Simecek on October 24, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Carothers; her daughter, Laura Dilgren; her son, Michael Dilgren; and her sister-in-law, Elise Simecek. Janet grew up in Cleveland and attended John Marshall High School and Wittenberg University. After moving to Houston in the late 1950's, Janet received a degree from the University of Houston in Speech Pathology and enjoyed a long career in the field with the Pasadena Independent School District.
An avid sports woman, Janet excelled in swimming and tennis. She was a tremendous Cleveland Indians fan; and later, Houston Astros fan. Janet would recount the thrill of attending the 1948 World Series as a young person, which her Indians would go on to win. When Chicago defeated her Indians in the 2016 World Series, Janet observed that the Chicago fans needed the win more and was thrilled the next year when the Houston Astros captured their first championship. Janet was an active church member and previously served on the council of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she took great pleasure in teaching catechism classes to the youth. She had a lifelong passion for learning and travel and took many trips with her family and late husband. Janet shared her enthusiasm for life and sense of humor with her beloved family and many friends.
Janet is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Sidney Dilgren, and their children, Catherine Diaz (husband Stephen Diaz), and Connor Dilgren; her daughter, Diane Dilgren and Diane's children, Matthew and Julia Dilgren; her granddaughters, Stephanie Corbett and Amy Dilgren; her great grandson, Braddigan Corbett; her brother, David Simecek and wife Shirley; and her very dear nieces and nephews and their families.
A memorial service will be held May 15 at 10:30 at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 W. Bellfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77035. In lieu of flowers, donations to this church that Janet so cherished would be appreciated.
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John and Nati McWilliams
December 20, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. We were neighbors of Janet on Yarwell and were blessed to know her. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
Brian Kennedy
May 10, 2019
To my oldest friends, since 64'. Mark and Diane and all your family and friends, I send my deepest condolences. Janet was a wonderful person and was just like a second mom. She will be greatly missed!!
Shirley Long
May 9, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother Amy. May you keep the wonderful memories in your heart and feel blessed to have had her in your life.
Shirley Long
May 9, 2019
Janet was my father's (Don Schmitt) cousin. He spoke of her often with great fondness, and she was very kind when he passed away. I'm sorry I didn't have the chance to know her better. My condolences on your loss.
--Karen Kovar
May 9, 2019
May your friends and family be blessed with peace and the strength to endure this difficult time Psalms 29:11
Cj
May 9, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. May the true God of comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the brokenhearted.
Isaiah 61:1,2
Mark Dilgren
May 9, 2019
Thanks mom for being a great mother. You had a challenging life of raising 4 children while going back to school then working full time. With boundless energy you made it look easy. But I know how difficult it was. Now you can, Rest in Peace.
Your loving son, Mark Dilgren
May 9, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13)
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