Janell Heitkamp, 45, 311 Defiance Rd, St.Marys, OH, died 11:26 p.m., Wednesday, October24,2007 at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH, following a brief illness.

She was born November 26, 1961 in St.Marys, OH, the daughter of Loyd and Mary (Siefring) Heitkamp.  They preceded her in death.

She was formerly married to Randy Howell of St.Marys.

She is survived by:

¨ Daughter, Amy Howell (and Brenden Klosterman), St.Marys, OH

¨ Son, Dustin Howell, St.Marys, OH

¨ Son, Brandon Howell, St.Marys, OH

¨ Grandson, Laiken Klosterman, St.Marys, OH

¨ Brother, Dan (Rita) Heitkamp, St.Marys, OH

¨ Sister, Janice (Steve) Miller, Wapakoneta, OH

¨ Sister, Brenda (Tim) Monroe, Mendon, OH

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Elaine Ross; a brother, Darrell Heitkamp.

Janell was employed as a shipping clerk at Koneta Rubber Company.  She was a 1980 graduate of St.Marys Memorial High School.  She enjoyed listening to St.Marys Roughrider games, watching movies, and spending time with her family. 

She enjoyed sitting outside on the porch and was famous for her meatloaf.  She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St.Marys, OH.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 29, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Church, Glynwood, OH, with burial to follow in the St.Patrick's Cemetery, Glynwood.

Visiting hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8, Sunday, October 28,at Miller Funeral Home, 703 West Chapel, St.Marys, OH where donations may be directed to the family.