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Janet Eileen Detwiler
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Janet Detwiler Obituary
MARION, Ohio – Janet Eileen Detwiler, 88 of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Janet was born on March 11, 1937 in North Hampton, Ohio, to the late Thomas Orville and Verna Catherine (Barnhart) Rose.
Following her graduation from high school, Janet would go on to have a long and storied career as an RN, eventually becoming the head nurse at Urbana Mercy Memorial Hospital, where her patience, love, and care for all her patients was renowned.
In her free time, Janet was also a member of the Gideons International, along with her husband. Janet also found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether that be carefully cultivating her flower gardens, solving word and number puzzles, or especially spending time with her family and friends.
In her own words, Janet expressed: "I have been blessed with many dear friends in the areas we have lived." In honor of her fond and loving memories, the family would like to express a deep and loving thanks and appreciation to all their friends from the Urbana, Willard and Marion communities.
Janet is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, James O. Detwiler, whom she married on Sept. 26, 1959; sons, Jay (Tula), Joel (Sandi), and Jon (Melissa) Detwiler; daughter, Janine (Timothy) Dotson; grandchildren, Justin, Westley, Ben, Alyssa, David, Sam, Gabe, and Olivia; great-grandchildren, Sasha, Jordan, Joey, Skyler, Ava, Eli, Ryker, and Marshall; sister, Eloise (Rose) Karns; as well as five nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 in VERNON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio.
Funeral services will immediately follow at noon in the funeral home with Chaplain Timothy Dotson officiating.
Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Heartland Hospice, 685 Delaware Ave. #300, Marion, Ohio 43302 or the Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, D.C. 20090-7251.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Jim & Jan Weiland
September 3, 2025
So very sad to hear about Janet's passing. We were so glad to know her. We went to the same church, Willard Church of the Nazarene & Jim was the CEO of Mercy Hospital where I worked. I remember a time when Janet had all the ladies over for a Bible Study & we went on the pontoon boat with Jim driving around Holliday Lakes. Janet really loved people & warmly accepted all. She is a beautiful saint & walked closely with the Lord. How she will be missed! We are especially praying for Jim & all the Detwiler family.
Jim & Jan Weiland
Brenda Daniel
September 2, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of Janet´s passing. My thoughts and prayers surround the Detweiler family. We can take comfort in knowing she is with the Lord and we will see her again. Heaven gained a lovely, lovely soul.
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