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A celebration of Janet’s life will he held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the VFW Hall in Thermopolis.

Janet L. Blakesley, 70, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Hospice House in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Janet was born December 13, 1944 in Worland, WY to William and Vivian (Duncan) Brooks. Her sister Joyce joined the family a few years later.

She married Danny Rush in April of 1965 in Thermopolis, WY and they had two children.

In May of 1995 she married Richard Blakesley. Janet worked at the Wyoming Pioneer Home for over 20 years.

Survivors include her son Curtis Rush of Thermopolis, WY; daughter Bobbi (Sam) Wellnitz of Chadron, NE; granddaughter Fawn Rush; grandson Daniel Wellnitz and special friends Shirley Towers, Nina Carroll, Sandy Kimmel and Mary Nation.

Janet was preceded in death by her husband Richard; her parents; and her sister.

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Online condolences can be made at http://www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.