Janet Riesen's Obituary
DECATUR- Janet Riesen, 85 of Decatur, passed away at 8:20 am, Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at Heartland of Decatur.
Services will be private. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials in Janet’s name in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Decatur Macon County Humane Society. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Juanita was born on June 13, 1924 in Santiago, Cuba, a daughter of E.W. and Sarah (Moncebo) Hawes. She received her masters in education. She married Robert Dale Riesen and he preceded her in death in 2001. Janet was a teacher and even started a gifted program while in Benton Harbor, MI. Janet was an accomplished author and published many books. During her retirement she became involved as an Ambassador in the People to People Club where she traveled all over the world.
Surviving is her daughter: Dr. Karen Cycotte, O.D. and her husband Joe.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers and one sister.
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