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Janet Houk Obituary
Janet L. Houk, 75, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.
Janet was born Feb. 19, 1948, in Tiffin, to Richard and Hazel (Rodgers) Sheffel. She married Richard L. Houk on April 29, 1967, in Tiffin, and he survives.
Janet's other survivors include her daughters, Yvette (Mike) Palomo of Fremont and Heather (Ken) Butler of Republic; three grandchildren, Austin Butler of Republic, Isabella Palomo of Fremont, and Gabriella Palomo of Fremont; nephew, Travis (Stacy) Howard of LaPlata, Maryland; nephew-in-law, Danny Cusic of Waldorf, Maryland; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Barbara (Dave) Knowles; and niece, Shelly Cusic.
Janet was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Job's Daughters, long-time member of WIBC, and long-time officer of Tiffin Women's Bowling Assoc. Janet enjoyed motorcycle riding, bowling, playing bingo, high school sports, and being with her family and friends. Once you met Jan "Houkie," you knew you had a friend for life. She was many things including a jokester, prankster, and loving and caring person. She especially enjoyed dressing up as many, many characters for others' entertainment. She was small, mighty, and a force to be reckoned with. She had the best laugh ever.
Visitation for family and friends will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin. Upon Janet's wishes, there will be no funeral as she has donated her body to Ohio State University for Science.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.
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Patti Cunningham
November 8, 2023
So sorry to hear about Jan. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Always had a smile and so funny at parties. She will be missed by all of us. Dick and the family will always be in our prayer's George & Patti
John and Linda Schlachter
November 3, 2023
Dick, Yvette and Heather we are so sorry for your loss. Jan was a kind and wonderful person. She will be greatly missed by all. Again so sorry to you all. Love to all John and Lin
Mike Miller
November 2, 2023
What a wonderful person, she made so many of us laugh, prayers to the family
Mike Miller
November 2, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rita and Jerry Cantu
November 2, 2023
Janets smile and laugh will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Rene
November 1, 2023
So very sorry, Jan was a special person she always made me laugh and I was always greeted with a smile. Hugs and prayers from Rene and Barney Nesselhauf
Joyce Withers
November 1, 2023
I will always remember my friend, like a sister to me, all the good times, thru our lives, were married to our husbands on the same day , and I know she id withmy husband, who passed on 17 years ago. make him,laugh,Jan, becaue you had that gift to make anyone laugh that was around you, I will allways love you and cherish the moments we had together, Joyce
Teri and Roscoe
October 31, 2023
Dick and Yvette and Heather. We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Jan was a kind and gentle person and we know you will miss her greatly. So sorry for all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts. All our love, Rock and Teri
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