A funeral will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 for 66-year-old Janet Marie Lochhead of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 9:39 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, Mo.
She was born August 30, 1957 in Murphysboro to Dean L. and Maxine R. (nee Zgonina) Lochhead who both preceded her in death.
She is survived by two brothers: Michael (Susan) Lochhead Chester, Ill. and David (Shelly) Lochhead Chester, Ill.; four nieces: Heather Passe, Amanda Lochhead, Sarah Lochhead (Special Friend: Jamie Ledbetter) and Emily Melching; two nephews: Tony (Jennifer) Lochhead and Lucas Melching; great nieces and nephews and two fur babies: Mia and Angel.
She was preceded in death by an infant Louise Lochhead.
She had worked as a support service worker at Chester Mental Health.
Janet was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois.
She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary.
Janet volunteered for many years at St. John Lutheran School serving lunch for the kids and doing admission at all of the ball games.
She also volunteered collecting money at the fish fries in Ellis Grove at the fire house.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois and 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois.
A funeral for 66-year-old Janet Marie Lochhead of Chester, Ill., will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Ill., the Rev. Timothy Sims will officiate.
Interment will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Chester, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to Gunner’s Run Rescue or to Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation.