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Janet Marie Roberts, age 75 formerly of Aura, MI passed away peacefully at Bayside Village, L’Anse where she had been a resident for over 4 years. She was born at St Josephs Hospital in Hancock, MI on January 6, 1951, the daughter of the late Lauri and Elizabeth (LaJoye) Holso.
Janet graduated from L’Anse High School in 1969 and had worked at the Dorman P. Miller Dental Office for 2 years. Janet was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse and married Frederick “Fred” Roberts on August 7, 1971.
Janet was a homemaker as well as being very active in the community. She was a founding member of the Aura Fire Department Auxiliary where she served as treasurer for over 30 years and had also been active in the Sacred Heart School home and school club for several years, serving as treasurer. She had been the food coordinator for the funeral lunches at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Janet was an integral part of the Aura community. She published the “Aura News” in the L’Anse Sentinel. Janet had been a driving force behind projects like the Aura Auxiliary cook book and the Aura Centennial and Memories book. She had also been a cub scout den mother.
In her younger years, Janet loved working in the yard. She tended a garden every year and canned tons of vegetables and pickles. She was always very particular about the yard and enjoyed spending time on the lawnmower. Later she became the “supervisor’ for the grandkids, making sure things were done correctly.
Janet loved sewing, quilting, crocheting, cross stitch, diamond art, reading and photography. Janet spent much time studying the family and local history.
She enjoyed her life at Bayside, enjoying the activities and crafts. She loved the staff who took such good care of her.
Janet is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Fred, her son Michael “Mike” (Cindy) Roberts, and her daughter Angie (Mike) Mayo both of Aura, grandchildren Christopher (Karri) Mayo of Galena, Missouri, granddaughter Brianna (Nick Stemen) of Harvey, MI and grandson Jeffery Roberts of Aura, great grandchildren Waylon Frederick Stemen, Finnley Rose Marie Mayo and Crue Thomas Mayo. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lauri and Elizabeth Holso and her grandson Dylan Roberts.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse with Father Ben Rivard, celebrant. The family will receive friends at church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. Immediately following Mass, the family invites friends to join them for a luncheon and fellowship in the church hall. Interment will take place in the Aura Cemetery following the luncheon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Janet’s honor to be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Bayside Village. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Janet’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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