Janet Ilene Westfahl, 82 of Hopkins, died Friday, July 26, at Railside Assisted Living in Byron Center with her friend, Hannah Hensel, present.
Born Jan. 1, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Janet was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie (Schribner) Solomon and the wife of the late William Carl Westfahl, Jr. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Wayland. Janet had a kind and giving heart and she enjoyed taking care of her family, especially doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Sharilyn Westfahl, Jeff McLochlin, Jesse McLochlin, Jancy McLochlin and Jerry McLochlin; many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special friends, Hannah Hensel, Mark Forbes and Tricia Forbes.
Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, James McLochlin and David Westfahl; her grandson, Michael Westfahl; and her great-granddaughter, Mykayla Westfahl.
Friends may meet with her family at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Therese Catholic Church.
Memorial donations may be made in Janet’s name to St. Therese Catholic Church or Kindred Hospice. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Hopkins.
