1943
Janet
2020
Janet Clarke Jochum
January 18, 1943 — March 21, 2020
Janet Clarke Jochum, 77, died peacefully in her Carmel home on March 21, 2020. Born on January 18, 1943, in Indianapolis to Joe and Dorothy (Sellmeyer) Clarke, Janet grew up with her seven younger brothers on the south side of Indianapolis, where she attended St. Mary’s Academy High School. She also attended St. Mary of the Woods College in Terre Haute, where she received her BA in elementary education in 1965.
She married Robert Dennis (Bob) Jochum on February 5, 1966. Together they raised 3 daughters and one son. Her commitment to her family defined her life.
Janet had a passion for cooking and football. She was particularly proud of sending all 4 of her children to Notre Dame, and was an avid fan of all things Irish. Many was the Saturday when she was heard cheering in South Bend. She was a founding member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church and served in volunteer positions with Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St Elizabeth Seton, Carmel Clay Schools, Girl Scouts, Cathedral High School, Conner Prairie and Stansfield Circle. She and Bob lived for 2 years in Budapest, Hungary, where they were able to travel throughout Europe. It was there that she refined her gourmet cooking skills and love for wine.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe, and mother, Dorothy and brother Kenny. She is survived by her husband, Bob, her daughters Lisa (Mike) Keller, Patty (Matt) McClimon, Michelle (Craig) Hallenbeck, her son Brian (Heather) Jochum, her ten grandchildren: Brynn, Paige and Tyson Keller; Drew, Zach and Will McClimon; Connor and Luke Hallenbeck; Chace and Brody Jochum and six of her brothers.
A private burial will be held at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. In light of the current COVID health precautions, a date for a Memorial mass will be set later this spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage Hospice, 7214 East 21st St., Suite A, Indianapolis, IN. 46219.
She married Robert Dennis (Bob) Jochum on February 5, 1966. Together they raised 3 daughters and one son. Her commitment to her family defined her life.
Janet had a passion for cooking and football. She was particularly proud of sending all 4 of her children to Notre Dame, and was an avid fan of all things Irish. Many was the Saturday when she was heard cheering in South Bend. She was a founding member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church and served in volunteer positions with Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St Elizabeth Seton, Carmel Clay Schools, Girl Scouts, Cathedral High School, Conner Prairie and Stansfield Circle. She and Bob lived for 2 years in Budapest, Hungary, where they were able to travel throughout Europe. It was there that she refined her gourmet cooking skills and love for wine.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe, and mother, Dorothy and brother Kenny. She is survived by her husband, Bob, her daughters Lisa (Mike) Keller, Patty (Matt) McClimon, Michelle (Craig) Hallenbeck, her son Brian (Heather) Jochum, her ten grandchildren: Brynn, Paige and Tyson Keller; Drew, Zach and Will McClimon; Connor and Luke Hallenbeck; Chace and Brody Jochum and six of her brothers.
A private burial will be held at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. In light of the current COVID health precautions, a date for a Memorial mass will be set later this spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage Hospice, 7214 East 21st St., Suite A, Indianapolis, IN. 46219.
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