Janet C. Fehlen, age 66, of Toledo, passed away Oct. 18, 2019, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. Janet was born Oct. 10, 1953, in Marquette, Michigan, to Ben and Mabel (Flink) Chapman.
Janet grew up in Bryan, Ohio, and later moved to Toledo. She is a 1972 graduate of Bryan High School. She earned her associate’s degree in accounting from Owens College and her bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Lourdes University.
She was employed with the Synod of the Covenant of the Presbyterian Church for 15 years; she retired in 2015. Janet was a member of Collingwood Presbyterian Church. Janet volunteered for Bringing Families Home (formerly FOCUS) and various other community organizations.
She was an avid reader, traveler, enjoyed plays, sporting events, football parties and attending concerts, her last concert in June being the Rolling Stones as she wanted to see Mick Jagger dance one more time.
She is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Mike Fehlen; mother, Mabel Chapman; sister, Susan Clappe; nephews, Vincent and Wesley; Mike’s family; and a large, loving family of aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father and brother-in-law, Larry Clappe.
Janet was surrounded by the love of many dear friends, including her childhood friends and “The Divas.”
The family will receive guests from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at Newcomer — Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Road, Toledo (419-473-0300). Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Collingwood Presbyterian Church, 2108 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo. Family will receive guests starting at 10 a.m.
The family would like to especially thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio for its loving care and support during Janet’s final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Toledo Fair Housing Center or Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Janet’s memory. To leave a special message for Janet’s family, please visit www.NewcomerToledo.com.