Janet Lynn Lakin, 57, of Brownstown, IL passed away at 7:52 AM, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Griffith Cemetery, Brownstown with Pastor Terry Westerfield officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Hohlt and File Funeral Home, Vandalia and prior to services from 10:00- 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com
Janet Lynn Lakin was born January 12, 1961 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Herbert Thoman and Phyllis (Goodman) Thoman. She married Stuart Wayne Lakin on August 28, 1982 in Vandalia. Together they raised three daughters. Janet retired from First National Bank after 30 years as a book keeper. She was also an avid bowler; known to bowl several nights a week at the Vandalia Bowling Alley.
She is survived by her father, Herbert Thoman of Vandalia; mother, Phyllis Thoman of Vandalia; husband, Stuart Lakin of Brownstown; daughters, Tara and husband Brian Tritt of Brownstown , Laura Lakin of Jewett, and Ashley Lakin of Brownstown; granddaughter, Kimberlyn Tritt of Brownstown; sister, Bev and husband Kenny Lewey of Vandalia; and brother, Ken Thoman of Vandalia.