Janet Plas
Age - 80
November 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of Janet PlasJanet Plas, devoted wife, mother, and friend, passed away at the age of 80 on November 25, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born on September 2, 1943 to Leonard and Olga Mennucci; Janet grew up in South Bend, Indiana in a loving family alongside her siblings, Don, Paul and Lisa. Janet's life was a testament to her deep Catholic faith, which served as a guiding light throughout her journey. Her unwavering belief in compassion, love, and service to others was evident in every aspect of her life. Janet's commitment to service extended from her career as a nurse in the United States Navy to her lifelong volunteer work in local communities and charitable organizations. Her Catholic faith inspired her to live a life of purpose, contributing to the well-being of others with kindness and generosity. Janet's faith was not only a source of strength for her but also a wellspring of comfort and support for family and friends. Janet's loyalty to and love of her family was unwavering. On August 17th 1968, she married Raymond Plas at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame. Together they built a life marked by love, joy, and shared adventures in St. Louis, Missouri. A nurturing mother, she imparted values of kindness, resilience, loyalty and the importance of family bonds to her children, David (Beth), Dan (Erin), and Karen (Chris) and her grandchildren, Jonathan, Kate, Andrew, Matthew, Megan, Lauren, Maddie, Molly and John. Her commitment to family extended to her brother, Paul (Ellie) Mennucci, sister Lisa (Don) Fischesser and the late Don (Martha) Mennucci as well as her many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her faith, Janet held a special love for the University of Notre Dame. Whether cheering on the Fighting Irish or spending time at countless tailgaters, her connection to the University was a reflection of her dedication to education, community, and the values that define the Notre Dame family. Visitation Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10:30 a. m. until time of funeral Mass celebrating Janet's life beginning at 11:00 a. m. at Saint Anselm Parish, 530 S Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests any donations to be made to the Plas & Mennucci Family Scholarship at the University of Notre Dame or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. (Please scroll down to Memorial Contributions to find the links to the charities). May she rest in eternal peace in God's arms in Heaven, and may her memory continue to inspire acts of faith, loyalty, kindness, and generosity in all of us. Info: donnellanfuneral. com or 847-675-1990.Show more
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