Johanna "Janet" Haslag

Johanna “Janet” Haslag, age 94 of Loose Creek, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016, at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City.

She was born October 23, 1922, in Linn, a daughter to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Reinkemeyer) Schaefer.

Janet attended school near Linn.

On August 27, 1953, she was united in marriage to Jerome Herman Haslag at St. George Catholic Church in Linn. He survives at the home.

Janet worked at Linn Manufacturing and retired from Missouri Division of Employment Security.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek.

Janet enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, embroidery, making rag and braided rugs, reading, dancing, gardening, fishing and she loved to bake.

In addition to her spouse of 63 years, Janet is survived by: one son, Paul Schaefer of Alpine, Texas; three daughters, Wanneta Curry and her husband James “Mike” of Jefferson City, Melita Oldelehr and her husband Michael of Jefferson City, and Bonita Verdot and her husband Bill of Linn; two brothers, Jack Schaefer of the State of Illinois and Bernard “Bud” Schaefer and his wife Goldie of Overland Park, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Marcus Oldelehr and his wife Lindsey, Marisa Schalhamer and her husband Todd, Maribeth McCormack and her husband Tom, Jill Regier and her husband Jeff, Amanda Verdot and her significant other Derek Kemp, Clayton Verdot, Curtis Verdot; nine great grandchildren, Sydney, Dane, Addison, Hadley, Ty, Tommi, Vance, Jet, and Jace along with nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Brad Curry; five brothers and four sisters.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek with Fr. Louis Nelen as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Missouri (897-2214)
www.mortonchapel.com