Janet Elaine Deich

Janet Elaine Deich obituary, Salem, IN

Janet Elaine Deich

Janet Deich Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Janet Elaine Deich, age 76 of Salem, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born August 17, 1949, in Scottsburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James V. Brown and Cleatus (Stewart) Brown. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She had been a life resident of Washington County. She graduated from Salem High School. Then continuing her education through IU nursing program graduating in 1970. On June 8, 1968, she married James L. Deich. She was a member of Humane Society of Washington County, and a 4H Leader in the 80s.
Survivors include Son: Eric (Pamela) Deich of Salem, Indiana; Daughter: Dana Kay (Brad) Carey of Salem, Indiana; Brother: Russell Brown of Salem, Indiana; Granddaughter: Tiffany Nicole (Steven) Sheckles of Salem, Indiana; Granddaughter: Madison (Cole) Deich of Scottsburg, Indiana; Granddaughter: Allie (Noah) Hamilton of Salem, Indiana; Granddaughter: Coleen Carey of Salem, Indiana. 2 Great-Grandchildren Paul and Milo Sheckles; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband James, parents and two brothers: Ronald Brown and Paul Brown.
The family requests donations be made to Shop with a Cop https://www.washingtoncountyinsheriff.org/ or the leukemia association. https://bloodcancerunited.org
There will be no services at this time Final arrangements made by Dawalt Funeral Home To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janet, please visit our floral store.

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