Janet Wetzel Obituary
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Janet was born on September 16, 1948 in Linton. She was the daughter of Max and Maxine (Fields) Abram.
Janet graduated from Shoals high school, and later went on to Indiana State University where she made many dear life-long friends.
Janet married Richard Wetzel in August of 1977 and had two sons.
Janet was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ of Lyons.
Surviving family include her husband Richard Wetzel; sons Ryan (Lindsay) Wetzel and Matthew (Jane) Wetzel; grandsons Isaiah and David; and stepmother Vada Abram.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents Max and Maxine Abram, and sister Nancy (Abram) Smith.
Visitation will be held at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:30pm.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ at 11:00 AM with Pastor Alan Borders officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Church of Christ or My Father's House International (MFH-elsavador.org.)
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.welchcornett.com.
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Mike Harker
August 15, 2025
Dick, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Janet. Praying that God brings you peace and comfort.
In Christ, Mike
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Kathy Pennington
August 8, 2025
Janet was one of my most precious friends. She was my mainstay through troubles and good times. Prayers for Richard and family.
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