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Janet Ermel Obituary
Lafayette - Janet "Jan" McClannen Ermel, 83, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.
She was born May 22, 1936 in Valparaiso, IN, she was the daughter of the late Harold Sanz and Barbara Sanz McClannen. She graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1954.
On May 22, 1983 she married Walter Ermel and he preceded her in death February 12, 2008.
Mrs. Ermel retired in 1990 from Purdue University Biology Department and worked 14 years part time as Deputy Bailiff in Superior Court 2. She was a member of Evangelical Covenant Church. Jan was also a member of Common Threads Quilt Guild where she was president for 2 years, and Old Tippe. Quilt Guild. She volunteered at St. Elizabeth Hospital and Bingo at The American Legion Post 11, 40&8 and Noon Optimist. Jan enjoyed quilting, bowling, reading, knitting crocheting and her family. She also organized the "Edgelea a Neighborhood watch".
Surviving is son John D. Gibson (wife Lisa); sister Mrs. Judy (husband John) Clark, and brothers Roger (wife Kathy) and brother Keith (wife Dottie). She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Amber Gibson (husband Audie Whitaker), Joel Gibson (wife Meagan), Douglas Gibson (wife Ayreka), Robert Gibson, Sasha Gibson, Alexa Deaton (husband Abe), Hilary Gibson and Logan Plantenga; great grandchildren: Kalen Gibson-Downey, Addison Kai Gibson-Downey, Tenzin Gibson-Whitaker, Kyle Gibson, Aviana Ingram, Brady Ingram, Neo Deaton, Crew Deaton and Jude Gibson; and many nieces and nephews. Her family was the most important love of her life and her friends followed in that love.
Along with her husband Walter, she is preceded in death by son Steven M. Gibson, niece Debbie Clark, grandson Michael Gibson and great-granddaughter Jolene Gibson.
Memorial service will take place at Hippensteel Funeral Home at a later date.
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Peggy Hurt
March 25, 2020
Loved this lady, she always had a smile!! I have known the family for years as they went to Congress Street Church, the same as my family. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Jan Volunteering Dec. 2019
Lisa Green
March 25, 2020
I met Jan at the hospital and have worked with her for the last five years. She was a dear friend and always made me smile. My heart is sad and I will miss her. She was loved by everyone at the hospital and was a very special lady and volunteer. My condolences to all of her family.
Peggy Beck
March 25, 2020
Jan was a joy to be with, always a kind word, smile and hug. I will miss her. Rest in peace dear lady.
Marsha Spear
March 24, 2020
Jan was a great person. Always friendly and full of good cheer. She will be missed by many.
Rest In Peace Jan.
Sharon Macy
March 24, 2020
Rest In Peace ding dong lady.
March 23, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. She always seemed so full of energy and good will. We were always happy to see Jan at the Legion. We will sadly miss her. Lana Rankin
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