It is with profound sadness that the family of Janet Kay Lentzner announce her sudden, peaceful passing on July 20th, 2021 at the age of 68 in Denver, CO.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Laura Lentzner; brother, Ronald Lentzner and niece Reone Lentzner. Janet will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her sisters: Beverly (Charles) Lynch of Yacolt, WA and Shirley (Arnold) Lehnert of Libby, MT, her nieces and nephews: DeVon Lentzner of Highlands Ranch, CO, Deni (Kirk) Hogan of Jackson, WY, Reone’s surviving daughter Chelsee Lentzner of Littleton, CO, Jerry (Brandi) Lynch of Tacoma, WA, Terry (Lori) Lynch of Vancouver, WA, Charles (Jenny) Lynch of North Bend, WA, Darin Lehnert of Spirit Lake, ID, Stacy (Kirsten) Lehnert of Libby, MT, Keri (Robb) Turner of Mesa, AZ and numerous great and great-great nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Janet was born at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT on August 30, 1952 to Edward “Eddie” Lentzner and Laura Kristine (Egstad) Lentzner. She was raised in Larslan, MT on the family farm with her siblings Ronald, Beverly, and Shirley. She was baptized, confirmed, and a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Richland, MT. She attended school at the Larslan School, Opheim School and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1970. After graduation, she completed an accounting degree at Park School of Business in Denver. Janet had many great memories growing up of spending time with family and friends at Fort Peck Lake, the Cabin, vacations in Glacier National Park, Community/Family gatherings for birthday and holidays. She made two trips to Norway. She worked several jobs including First Security Bank in Glasgow, the US Meat Export Federation in Denver where she had the opportunity to travel to Japan and American Exteriors. She had been retired a few years and spent her time working on genealogy and reading.
Her cremation has taken place and the Celebration of Janet’s life will be in Glasgow, MT on September 24, 2021 at Highland Cemetery with a graveside service starting at 3:00 p.m. followed by a dinner and gathering at Elks Lodge.
Bell Mortuary is assisting, and condolences may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com. Memorial donations may be made in Janet’s honor to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (givenow.lls.org).
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
3:00 p.m.
Friday September 24, 2021
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Luncheon
4:00 p.m.
Friday September 24, 2021
Elks Club
309 2nd Ave. So.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Connie Garsjo Bartram says
How very sad and shocking to learn of Janet’s death. I live in Wheat Ridge CO, a suburb of Denver. I’m a Nashua MT native, and my parents were great friends of Janet’s. In recent years, Janet was following some of my Facebook posts, which was so delightful to “be in touch” with her, to be connected. I extend my deepest sympathy to her siblings, her nieces and nephews, and her Novak cousins.
Sally Peterson Flowers says
I remember Janet well from Opheim school. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She always had a sweet smile and sharp mind.
Wanda Erickson Berndtson says
Life will not be the same without my sweet friend, Janet. I loved growing up in Larslan with our small group of girlfriends. As life has moved on, I have been lucky to continue a close relationship with our group, including Janet. I am so glad we were able to share lunch together in CO awhile back. I always loved catching up and fondly reliving lots of our memories. Until we meet again….
Carma Johnson says
Growing up in Larslan, the Lentzners were like my second family. I will always remember Janet with fond memories! So sorry for the loss you are feeling. Love and prayers!
Jackie Lund says
Janet was a meaningful part of my life from our early childhood together. She had a great laugh, was quite the story-teller and was a wonderful listener and loving friend. I will miss her … Prayers for all of Janet’s family.
Terry Lynch says
I was very pleased that Aunt Janet was happy to share he birthday when Lori & I got married.
Marlys Martin says
I am already missing my dear childhood, into adulthood, friend, as we shared the August birthday month. My birthday was not the same without Janet’s communication with me. I loved this special friend and was so lucky to have gotten to tell her that two days before her unexpected death. So many cherished memories.
Anita Brooks says
I was so saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of my very special long time friend Janet Lentzner. We had been friends since about 1978. We worked at the Sachs-Lawlor Co. together, where we grew very close. Janet was almost a member of our family. She was always included at all our Holiday Family Dinners. Her mother even came a couple of times. My kids looked forward to her visits. Janet was one of the sweetest and most caring persons. She loved and talked about all her family back in Montana and her nieces and nephews. I was the one to get her started in Genealogy. Even after I had to move back to Kansas we kept in very close contact. I loved her Christmas letters. We were so excited when I moved back here last November. We had just went out to dinner at the Olive Garden and had planned our next outing. I will miss her deeply and my prayers are with her family.
Bill Gardner says
My wife Ilse and I were so saddened to hear of Janet’s passing. Janet was really an amazing person: she always had a smile and something to laugh about; her upbeat positive nature was infectious and one could not help but feel happier after talking with her. We have been Janet’s upstairs neighbor since 1993 and we spoke with Janet often when we met somewhere in the building. Some short time ago when Janet had the misfortune to fall in her apartment, I was then one who heard her tapping on the wall and who called 911 to help her out. I spoke with her while she was in the hospital and it sounded to me like she was on the mend; we were therefore shocked to hear this news. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts go out to her family and friends.
Liz says
I’m so sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. Janet worked for me at USMEF and was a caring, hardworking employee. I have not seen her for many years but remember her kindness and her laughter. My prayers go out to her family.