LaSalle 1972 Janellen (Lowe) LeeVan

Apr. 23, 1954 - Apr. 2, 2016

SOUTH BEND - Janellen LeeVan, 61, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Janellen was born April 23, 1954 to the late James and Patricia (Mowers) Lowe. Janellen was also preceded in death by a brother, William Lowe.

On November 29, 1975 in Lydick, Janellen married her loving husband of 40 years, Jeffery LeeVan. He survives along with: their children, Adrienne (Daniel) Latson of Granger and Noah LeeVan; grandchildren, Van and Ward Latson, and Anika LeeVan; sisters, MaryAnn Neuman of Hudson Lake, and Rebecca Perry of FL; brothers, James Bruce (Diana) Lowe of Granger, and David (Kathleen) Lowe of CA; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Janellen was a graduate of LaSalle High School. She retired in 2010 from the South Bend Community School Corporation where she was a school bus driver for 22 ½ years. Janellen was an avid reader and she enjoyed shopping, especially on QVC. She loved her dog Meme. Most of all, Janellen loved being a Nana to her 3 grandchildren.

Visitation for Janellen is 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.

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