Janet Beckett

Janet Helene Beckett (nee Jerden), age 82, of Saint Peters, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Saint Peters, Missouri. She was born in Granite City, Illinois on August 29, 1940 to Fred and Helene Jerden (nee McDowell).

Loving mother of Tammy (Kenny) Wasser, Scott (Karen) Beckett, and Tracy (Chris) Bayne. Dear grandmother of Trisha (Mike) Sieckmann, Caitlin (John) Rayner, Eva Bayne, Emily (Ben) Graser, and Jessie (Nicki) Abel. Great-grandmother of Parker Sieckmann, and Rowan and Maclaine Graser. Beloved sister of Linda Whitmer. Dear aunt of Allison Whitmer, Travis Whitmer, and Todd (Sherry) Stopyra. Cherished friend of Nancy Dennison and Mary Godfrey. And very dear friend of Richard Beckett.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Helene Jerden; sister-in-law, Kitty Stopyra, and brother-in-law, Jerry Whitmer.

Janet was an avid reader and always had a crossword puzzle in progress. She loved to bake and made cookies for every holiday. Time spent with family and friends was the most important thing in her life.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Friday, February 24, 2023, at St. Peters Chapel, Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Missouri 63376. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, February 23, 2023, at St. Peters Chapel with another visitation one hour prior to funeral ceremony. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests donations to the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service or a charity of your choice.

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