Janet Armbrustmacher

Janet Clara Armbrustmacher, age 80, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing,

Janet was born in Fowler, Michigan on March 24, 1938, the daughter of Clemens and Martha (Motz) Fox. She graduated from Fowler High School with the class of 1956. Janet married Raymond Marvin Armbrustmacher on October 15, 1960, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, MI.

Janet worked at Portland Veterinary Clinic, in Fowler for 15 years. She enjoyed crocheting, weaving, crocheting towels and making hangers she loved to give as gifts. She was known for her love of baking and sweets. Janet loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's events and playing games with them. She was a lifetime member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic church, a member of Confraternity of Christian Mothers, and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

She is survived by her husband Raymond M. Armbrustmacher of Fowler, MI; children: Jeff and Wendy Armbrustmacher of Fowler, MI; Jill and Glen Feldpausch of Fowler, MI; Ken and Cindy Armbrustmacher of DeWitt, MI; Tim and Cindy Armbrustmacher of Edina, MN; 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; siblings: Lee Fox, George and Theresa Fox, Ruth Lucas, David and Rose Fox, Kathy Kramer; sister-in- law Ernestine Fox, and brother-in-law Mark Myers. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Alvin Fox, Richard Fox, Kenneth Fox, brother-in-law Robert Armbrustmacher, sister-in-law Linda Myers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 8, 2018 from 6-8 P.M at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.  Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund, Fowler, MI or Cure SMA. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, Michigan.