Janet Elizabeth Bottomley, age 83, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Bottomley was born in Holgate, Ohio on February 23, 1939 to the late Cletus Anthony Deitrick and Beatrice Clara (Dietrick) Deitrick. She graduated from Holgate High School in 1957 and Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio in 1961. She married Peter Russell Bottomley on June 17, 1961 in New Bavaria, Ohio. Pete preceded her in death on October 18, 2011. Janet was employed with Community State Bank in Kendallville for many years before retiring in 2001. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville where she served in various capacities over the years. In the past, she was a member of Business and Professional Women and the Basket Guild. She also volunteered with the food pantry and the Apple Festival in its early days.
Survivors include:
Son, Rusty and Dana Bottomley of Center Point, Indiana.
Daughter, Dr. Kim and Mark Harris of Brownsburg, Indiana.
Son, Doug Bottomley of Kendallville.
Two granddaughters, Kansas Elizabeth Bottomley of Columbus, Indiana and Addison Claire Bottomley of Auburn.
Brother, Robert and Rita Deitrick of Fort Wayne.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Deitrick.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.
Mass of Christian Burial will also be held Tuesday at 12:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville.
Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
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