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Janet Probeck Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Louise Probeck on August 25th, 2025. Janet was born on January 11, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Marjorie and John King. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Sarah and son-in-law Brett; her grandchildren Madi and Ella; her sister Diane and brother-in-law Jay; and her nieces Laura and Melissa with their families.

Janet was a fun-loving creative person who sought out adventure in everyday tasks. She had an impact on each person she interacted with as she was truly one of a kind. Her greatest joys and accomplishments were the love of her family. She took pride in making things fun with glow in the dark Easter Egg Hunts, flour Santa footprints by the fireplace, and scavenger hunts for birthday gifts. She was a talented artist and skilled pattern maker, spending over 20 years in the design world. Janet was an animal lover volunteering her time at the local animal shelters. This volunteering led to rescuing her two cats, who brought her great comfort through her battle with cancer, Chloe and Jix.

The loss of Janet is deeply felt by her family and all those who knew and loved her. Her memory will continue to live on and inspire strength, resilience, creativity and fun in those whose lives she touched.

Private family graveside service will be Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri. A celebration of life for friends and family to be held a later date. Donations may be made to DivaPets Rescue, 15200 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS 66217 or www.divapetsrescue.org. To leave a message for Janet's family, please visit www.Rumsey-Yost.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 4, 2025.

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