It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Lee Larash (nee: Howeler), beloved mother, wife, and friend.  Janet passed away at the age of 80 on April 23, 2025 in Port Charlotte, Florida surrounded by her loving daughters.  

Born on July 9, 1944 in Peoria, IL, Janet was a kind and generous person who made friends easily.  She  always had an enormous amount of friends and was quoted on her 50th birthday as jokingly saying, “Will this birthday never end?” due to the many different parties that were being thrown in her honor.  She was known for her devotion and generosity to the Catholic church and her love and generosity to her family and friends.  

Janet grew up in Peoria, IL, went to Midstate College and retired from Caterpillar.  She eventually moved  to Florida with her husband,  followed by a move to Missouri, Oregon, Arizona, and back to Florida.  Her hobbies included running 5k's, volunteering for her church, traveling and spending time with loved ones.

She was preceded in death  by her beloved husband, Richard Larash;  granddaughter, Emily Ann Larash;  and son-in-law, Dave Rogers.  

She is survived by her brother, Justin Howeler (Millicent Howeler); daughters Angela Rogers and Kristin MacLean (Scott MacLean); her son, Mark Mangold; stepson, Richard Larash Jr. (Patricia Larash); her grandchildren Megan Graham (David Graham), Jacqueline Macy Streit, Alexander Streit, David Larash, Kerstyn Buehrig, Sarah Wertin (Jared Wertin); and great grandson, Porter Graham. 

A Catholic mass and celebration of life will  be held in her honor.

She will be dearly missed.