Janet L. Galyan

Janet L. (Stierwalt) (LaPorte) Galyan, 81, of Plainfield, entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, while in the care of Methodist Hospital. She was born the oldest of two daughters on May 3, 1940, in Eminence, IN to the late Joseph Marshall and Ruth Marie (Ross) Stierwalt. Raised on a farm in the quiet rural life of Morgan County, Janet was an integral part in helping raise her little sister, Jane, who is ten years her junior. After graduating from Eminence High School with the class of 1958, she and her best friend left their small town for the big city of Indianapolis. Working as server at a USO dance, she met her future husband, a handsome soldier from New Jersey named Edward Joseph LaPorte (Eddie), and the pair fell fast in love. They were joyously united in marriage on October 23, 1962, and spent the next 27 years together, raising two wonderful children, until his untimely passing on December 10, 1989. A stay-at-home mom until the kids entered middle school, Janet then secured employment for Marion County Health and Hospital Corporation as a dedicated Administrative Assistant, retiring in the mid 90’s. With a yearning for companionship, she married her second husband Jim. The couple moved south to the tropical climate of Florida, where she was the president of the TIPS Club for five years, raising money for charity. A woman of true faith, she was a member of the Eminence Christian Church, also attending the Jamaica Bay Church, and most recently, the Mooresville Christian Church. Elegant by nature, Janet made sure her appearance was continuously stunning. From her shoes to her purse, she was the most put together lady you would ever meet, a trait she and Jane learned from their mother. A talented seamstress, she also loved to play card games, travel, dine out, and shop till she dropped. A sincerely loving and devoted mother, Janet always put her family first, ensuring their needs were met before her own. Her wonderful sense of humor, gentle nature, and kindhearted soul will be forever missed. She leaves behind her beloved children Michael LaPorte (Laura) and Michele LaPorte, both of Plainfield; sister, Jane Willett (Steve) of Mooresville; grandchildren Alexis Johantgen (Josh) of Plainfield, Anthony LaPorte (Kelci) of New Albany, Austin LaPorte of Carmel, and Ashton LaPorte of Plainfield; along with her great grandchildren Colton, Kaley, and Kylie. Along with her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her former husbands Edward LaPorte and James Galyan. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia with a Celebration of Life Service beginning promptly at 12:00 p.m. Services will be live streamed on Light Memorial’s Facebook page. To watch live, please go to our page just before noon and wait for the live feed to begin. Pastor Brent Bill will officiate, and burial will follow in Shumaker Cemetery near Eminence. In honor of Janet’s life, Memorial Contributions may be made by mail to the Alzheimers Association 50 E 91st St, Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830, or envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in her memory, please search @MonroviaFuneralHome on social media or visit her tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Janet L. Galyan

May 3, 1940 - December 21, 2021