Janet Hellems (nee Kottka)

age 73, of Hammond, IN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 8, 2024. Janet is survived by her loving children; Brian (Tanya) Norton and Stacey (Mike) Smith; grandchildren, Victoria,  Brian, Taylor, and Aspen; Austin, Hailee, and Bryce; great grandchildren, Axel and Atlas, Jayce, Raelynn and Isabella; dear sisters; Joi (Don) Wilimzik and Joanne Kottka; brother, David (Patricia) Kottka. Preceded by her beloved husband, Robert Hellems; dear son, Eric C. Norton; and parents.

Janet was a retired CNA. She was an avid pet lover. Janet loved her family dearly and will be deeply missed and cherished by all who knew her.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the funeral home from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. A Service Celebrating Janet's Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave. Schererville, IN with Deacon Michael Halas officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 10:00 AM until time of service with burial to follow at Memory Lane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Solanpruzinfuneralhome.com