Janet Lemon

Janet B. Lemon, age 78 of Plainville, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. She was born in Athol, Kansas on May 23, 1941 to Arnold and Hilda (Nonamaker) Mueller. She grew up in Athol and attended and graduated from Kensington High School. She was united in marriage to Richard Lemon on September 24, 1960 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Athol. To this union, Ty, Monica, and Stacey were born. Janet worked at Arnhold’s Furniture until her retirement. In her free time she enjoyed quilting and sewing. Her family was her passion. She enjoyed learning about her more distant family through genealogy, and spending time with her close family, especially her grandkids. She is survived by her husband, Richard Lemon of the home in Plainville; son, Ty (Brenda) Lemon of Chapman, KS; daughters, Monica Ebbert of Wakeeny, KS, and Stacey (Pat) Dujakovich of Kansas City, MO; brother, Leland (Thelma) Mueller of Smith Center, KS; sister, Shirley Rudolph of Mankato, KS; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Hilda Mueller; sister, Wanda Bandt; son-in-law, Kim Ebbert; and brother-in-law, Bill Rudolph. Janet will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten. For to each one of us who had the privilege of knowing and loving her, she leaves a legacy of true kindness, deep caring, and devoted love. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Plainville Cemetery. A book signing will be held at the funeral home in Plainville on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center or St. Jude’s Children Hospital and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.