Janet M. Halleman

Janet M. Halleman of Grafton passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 76 years old.

Janet was born Jan. 3, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late Harold and Virginia (Gross) McCleery.

Janet graduated from Homestead High School in Mequon with the Class of 1966.

On July 15, 1978, she was united in marriage to Richard Halleman at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. They spent more than 45 years together.

Family meant everything to Janet, and she cherished the moments spent with her husband Richard and their three children, especially during their memorable family trip to California, Arizona and Nevada.

Janet was a lover of all animals and cherished her family dogs over the years.

She was a talented cook and baker, always excited to try new recipes.

She found solace in the beauty of nature and enjoyed exploring the scenic wonders of Door County and Eagle River with her loved ones.

She touched the lives of many people with her love and faith. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church for many years. She participated as a Sunday school teacher, youth group advisor and church secretary. She was always willing to help with any events.

Janet will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind: her husband Richard; children Todd (Shannon) Barth, Shelley Wicke and Matthew (Kim) Halleman; her six grandchildren, Nathan, Alannah, Ashtyn, Brody, Evan and Layne and one on the way; and her brother Robert (Chris) McCleery, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 23, at Trinity Lutheran Church, N60 W6047 Columbia Rd., Cedarburg, at 11 a.m. The family will greet friends and relatives from 9 until 10:30 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Janet’s name to Lawlis Family Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedarburg.

The family would like to thank the staff at Lawlis Family Hospice for their loving care for Janet in her final days.

Eernisse Funeral Home in Cedarburg is proudly serving the Halleman family.

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