Janet E. Weaver

October 1, 1938-August 25, 2025

ELKHART Janet E. Weaver, 86, passed away August 25, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born October 1, 1938, in Lagrange, IN to Glenn & Luella (Christner) Troyer.

  She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Michelle Slabach, grandson, Timothy Hughes, 5 siblings, Gerald Troyer, James Troyer, David Troyer, Nancy Yoder, and Dennis Troyer.

  Surviving are 2 grandsons, Bryce Metcalf, Nathaniel Metcalf, 3 siblings, Roberta Steider, Dorothy Troyer, Carol Troyer, a sister-in-law, Kathy Troyer, and her best friend, Jeanne Jacobs.

  Janet graduated from Bethany Christian School in 1957 and worked at Adams & Westlake for many years.  She is member of Creekside Church of the Brethren; where she was very active by being a former Sunday School Teacher, an usher, baking for church functions, spending time in the garden, singing in the church choir, and much more.  Janet enjoyed reading, going to church bazaars, attending many Notre Dame girls basketball games, and even bowled in a league in her younger years.  She will be remembered for her kindness to others and her strong faith.

  Visitation will be from 12-3 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 700 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, IN 46516.  Additional visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Creekside Church of the Brethren, 60455 County Road 113 Elkhart, IN 46517.  Burial will be held at 3 p.m. in Shore Cemetery, 7235 100 N Shipshewana, IN 46565.  Officiating will be Pastor Rosanna McFadden from Creekside Church of the Brethren.

  Memorial contributions may be given to the Church.