Janet M. (née Rohrbeck) Graham
PORTAGE – Janet M. (née Rohrbeck) Graham, age 85, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She lived her life with purpose in the Lord.
Janet was born on July 17, 1940, in Wyocena Township, the daughter of Melvin and Edith (Beahm) Rohrbeck. She loved the Lord, her Church and her Bible. Janet enjoyed playing Cribbage, Bingo and Euchre any chance she got. She was a huge Packers and Brewers fan and enjoyed walking and sunbathing in the outdoors. Janet loved to travel. She overcame many of life’s obstacles, lived a fulfilling life and had a quirky sense of humor. Janet had participated in many walks for charities. She loved Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, music of the 60’s and dancing. Janet had worked for WPS Insurance for 16 years.
She had two sons, the late Cary Weider of Bellevue, Nebraska and Kevin Dykstra of Milwaukee; twin granddaughters, Grace Dykstra of Milwaukee and Margaret “Maggie” (Jimmy Izewski) Dykstra of Milwaukee, and granddaughter, Ashlyn Familetti of Portage; her brother, Dennis (Karla) Rohrbeck of Pardeeville; two sisters, Connie (the late Jack) Luedtke and the late Wanda (the late Lynn) Janson; her best friend in life, Linda Heaps; special friend, the late Ned Siegel; her bonus daughters, Lasha Siegel and Sarah (Jason) Familetti; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Cary Weider.
Memorial services will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Scott Schultz officiating. Inurnment will be private in Pardeeville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday at the church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital for their care and love in Janet’s final weeks. Your kindness didn’t go unnoticed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Portage.
Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.
