Janet A. Speelman, 79, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence in Van Wert.

She was born on February 23, 1942, in Findlay, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles & Louise Bowman. In 1980, Janet married Paul E. Speelman who survives at home.

Other family survivors include her four children, Jeff Norcross of Findlay, Ohio, Theresa (Bill) Singer of Lima, Kevin Speelman of Convoy and Jeff (Jennifer) Speelman of Utah; thirteen grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and two brothers, Lester "Buzz" Bowman of Findlay and Kenny Bowman of North Carolina.

Janet was preceded in death by a grandson, Preston Speelman and a great grandson, Luke Bogle.

She was a driver for many years for Van Crest Health Care Center and was a member of the Van County Horsemen's Association for many years.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021 at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Laura Clark officiating. Interment will be at I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Convoy, Ohio. Calling hours are from noon until time of service on Friday.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.