Jane Therese Harnett

Jane Therese Harnett, 84, of Bloomington, formerly of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 24, 1936 to Alyce Mary (O’Toole) and George Joseph Leitshuh in Muncie, Indiana. Janie attended St. Lawrence School in Muncie and graduated from Farmland High School in Farmland, Indiana in 1954. She graduated with a BS in Ed degree from Ball State University where she was active in Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Angel Flight Drill Team, and Student Center Recreation Committee. She graduated from Purdue University with an MS in Ed degree and taught elementary school 33 years in East Chicago and La Porte, retiring in 2001. In 1960 she married her husband of 45 years, John F. (Jack) Harnett of Gary, Indiana, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winchester, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, brother Joe Leitshuh, and infant sister, Elodie Leitshuh. She is survived by one daughter, Kathleen Barker of Wyandotte, Michigan, and three sons, Christopher of Fontana, California, Kevin of Chicago, and Cary of Indianapolis. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great granddaughter and one great grandson. While living in La Porte, Janie was active in Historic Preservation Review Board, La Porte Service League, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, St. Teresa Church Circle of St. Peter Church, and Alpha Chi Omega Dunes Alumnae Club. Upon retirement, the couple moved to Bloomington where she was an active member of University Club, Newcomer's Club, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Sorosis Club, and St. Charles Borromeo Church. She also volunteered services as a docent at Wylie House Museum, and as a greeter at Cook Hall and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall welcome desks. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2222 E. Third Street, Bloomington with Father Thomas Kovatch officiating. Burial will follow at Clear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. TO 7:00 p.m. at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. A rosary will be livestreamed at 5 PM via Allen Funeral Home's YouTube Channel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Monroe County Humane Society or Wylie House. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Jane Therese Harnett

February 24, 1936 - January 25, 2021