Janet Lee Fritchen

Janet Lee Fritchen, 80, was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in the comfort of her home. Born May 19, 1935 in Richland, IA to LeRoy and Edith (Richardson) Sheetz. Graduated from Brighton High School in 1953. Married Bernard Fritchen on July 4, 1953. Janet was a homemaker and proud of her 62 years of marriage and her 5 children. She was an election judge for many years.
She is survived by the love of her life, Bernard Fritchen; children Barb (Jim) Higdon, Michael (Jolyn), David, Ben (Stacy), and daughter in-law Nancy Fritchen; 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; one sister Jean LaVarier. Predeceased by her son Gary.
Funeral Service 11 am Friday, July 31, 2015 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home 1860 S. Mulford Rd, Rockford with Reverend Randy Young officiating. Burial at New Milford Cemetery. Visitation Friday, July 31, 2015 from 9:30 am until time of service. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com