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Janet Holderman Obituary

Janet Holderman Oct. 11, 1963 - Feb. 22, 2015 MISHAWAKA - Janet Holderman, 51, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. Janet was born on October 11, 1963 in Mishawaka to Troy and Martha (Sipe) Stalcup. On March 5, 1999 as Janet Papa, she married Richard Holderman. Surviving are her husband Rich, her parents, Troy and Martha of Mishawaka; four children, Kyle Papa of Mishawaka, Holly (Matt Sharp), Donna and Dillon Papa all of Mishawaka; sisters, Connie Campbell of Mishawaka and Barbara (Ken) Brown of South Bend; brother, David (Wendy) Stalcup of Osceola, six grandchildren and a special niece, Courtney Severeid. Janet worked as Food Service manager at Mishawaka High School. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Funeral services will be on Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation from 2 to 6 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Rev. Bob Vale will officiate. Cremation will take place after the services. Hospice Foundation Supporting Center for Hospice Care: South Bend-Elkhart-Plymouth, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Feb. 24, 2015.

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dick smethers

March 2, 2015

My condolence to the family.sure enjoyed having you working with me in the summer months.God bless you(janet)an your family. You,ll always be rembered for all the good times.

Natalie Marciniak

February 26, 2015

~ My deepest condolences and prayers are being sent today, tomorrow, and always to Janet`s family. She was a wonderful woman. I'm very thankful that I had the pleasure of working with & for her. She'll truly be missed! R.I.H. Janet

February 26, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss Rich, Kyle, Dillon and family. Janet, may you rest in peace and watch over us all. The David Gates Family

sheri and keithy bogunia

February 26, 2015

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers to the family, our family has lots of good memories at the ball field all of us together, we're so sorry...The Bogunia Family

Michele Leyes MHS Class of '83

February 26, 2015

Barb and family, you are in my prayers at this difficult time. Janet was such a lovely person. She will be missed.

Joyce Thomas

February 26, 2015

RIH Janet you're fight is over no more pain no more tears no more sorrow, To the Family I know your sad right now but just think of her she's in No more pain! My Prayers are with you all!!

jasmin kasprzak

February 25, 2015

You sure made the world a brighter place fly high princess you will be deeply missed

Lisa Henderson

February 25, 2015

Rest in the loving arms of Jesus, Janet. Thank you for being my friend. You made the world brighter.

Valerie Crabtree

February 25, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rochelle and Charles Hurt

February 25, 2015

We so sorry for your loss. Many prayers to you and your family.

Norine Stokes

February 25, 2015

To Donna and Holly, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother,Janet was such a sweet person. May God give each of you the strength and comfort during this difficult time. God Bless!

deLeon Family

February 25, 2015

Our prayers go out to all of you. Truly sorry for your loss.

Melissa Barnaby- Wats

February 25, 2015

I'm So sorry for your families loss. Sending prayers And love.
You were a close, tight knit family.

suellen seltenright

February 24, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very nice lady.

Kelly Siders

February 24, 2015

Fly high PRINCESS JANET, and may you RIH!!! With All My Love

Tom Johnson

February 24, 2015

Rich & family, So sorry to hear of Janet's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Joan Johnson
(Your Dad's cousin)

Sheila Stephens

February 24, 2015

I remember Janet from school, always a great person. Sorry to hear of her passing.

Gary/Barb Creighton

February 24, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

February 24, 2015

Martha: So sorry to hear about your daughter. Know she was a faithful Christian as she was part of a great family. I think of you often when reunion time comes around. Pray this year will be a better year for you all. Your classmate, Doug Ross

Brenda and Jeff Howey

February 24, 2015

R.I.P. Janet

Jack holderman

February 24, 2015

We continue to lift you Rich and your family members up in prayer. So sorry for you loss. She is a very special lady and now in the arms of our Lord. She will be an angel to all whom loved her.

Nancy Stansfield - Hopkins

February 24, 2015

Janet will always be remembered in my heart. She left me with alot of great memories from the skating rink and parties in her basement growing up in Jr High. RIP my friend. Your family is in my prayers. God bless you all.

DEBBIE BICKEL

February 24, 2015

Holly, Donna ,Kyle I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom she was a great person inside and out. I love her to pieces may she rest with the best FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGELS JANET YOU WILL BE TRUELY MISSED.

Jane Grive

February 24, 2015

Janet u will always be in my heart. You were a very great person. We will meet again until then keep watching over all of us. Love you jane and dale

Loretta Smallwood Hanna

February 24, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Meidel

February 24, 2015

I am sorry for the families loss. May Janet find peace with no pain.

Sheila Marvel

February 24, 2015

Have fond memories of Janet and Barb from our Beiger School days. May God surround your Family during this difficult time.
Sheila (Sloan) Marvel

Carol Moerlein

February 24, 2015

To the family: As a friend of Connie's, I feel I have grown to know you through her over the last few years and extend my greatest sympathies for your loss. May you gain strength from family and friends to help you through these rough times and, as I'm sure Janet would want, always remember the good times.

Deana Carter

February 24, 2015

She was such a wonderful woman. From the skating rink to lunch time at school she was always fiesty and could always make me laugh. She will be missed. Praying for the family and friends throigh this difficult time.

lacey and becky Simmons

February 24, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Papa

February 24, 2015

Fly high among the angels mom...Gavin Josh Jerzey and myself love and miss u sooo much...Keep watchin Judge Judy ec.f. everyone knows that shes ur Idol and favorite lol...I love u mom...Rest in Paradise Princess....

Roxanne Woods

February 24, 2015

R.I.P. Janet! You will be greatly missed by so many! A true inspiration to all of us! I love you! Please give mom a big kiss and hug from me. I know she was waiting to see you! Until we meet again!

Terri Russ

February 24, 2015

Dave and Wendy, sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers for the entire family.

jean gill

February 24, 2015

R.I.P Janet you will be deeply missed.You are an amazing person so many great memories to keep. Until we meet again I love you!!!

Crystal

February 24, 2015

You will be missed by all! Your personality surely gave everyone a good smile!

Blynda DeMonia

February 24, 2015

May this candle shine as bright as you did. I love you Janet and will miss you more then words can say.

Carrie Sharp

February 24, 2015

RIp Janet! You are a great woman in many ways! You will deeply Be missed!!! Fly high, and give my daddy hugs for me and Matt. Xoxo

carey binns

February 24, 2015

Im so sorry for your loss. Janet eas a great person i loved chatting with. She will be dearlly missed. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.l

February 24, 2015

Gonna miss ya sweet lady enjoyed working with ya at bingo and had fun when we all went together to play bingo. God Bless your family

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