Janet M. Sizemore, age 80, of Portage, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born on June 28, 1936 in Marcus, Iowa to the late Henry and Rosemary (nee Lauters) Alesch. She was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church in Portage and a past Portage Moose member. Janet will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Janet is survived by loving children; two sons, Timothy (Christina) Levin of Hebron and Thomas Levin of Michigan; two daughters, Theresa (Timothy) Jenkins of Hobart and Tina (Michael) Warfield of Portage; sister, Jean Fetsch; 7 grandchildren, 11 ½ great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, and many other loving friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Sizemore;son, Tracy Levin; brother, James Alesch and daughter in law, Elaine Levin.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VNA Foundation, 2401 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383.

A funeral service for Janet will take place Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave. Portage, IN 46368. A private burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. For more information, call 219-762-3013. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.