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Janet L. Kusch

MUSKEGO, Wis. - Janet Lorraine Kusch, 66, of Muskego, formerly of Bessemer, Mich., passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer.

 Janet was born Feb. 21, 1949, in Wakefield, Mich., the daughter of Leslie and Eunice Johnson. She attended Ramsay schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1967.

On Dec. 27, 1969, Janet was united in marriage to Randolph Kusch.

Janet is survived by her husband, Randy; a daughter, Diana (Michael) Palmisano; a son, Alan (Jennifer) Kusch; three grandsons, Thomas, James and Griffin; a granddaughter, Charlotte; two sisters, Gail Samson and Susan (Daniel) Jurakovich; a brother David (Ruth) Johnson; sisters-in-law, Sandy Johnson and Renee (Terry) Frazier; brother-in-law, Richard Kusch; and multiple nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Keith Johnson; brother-in-law, Edward Samson; and nephew, Timothy Johnson. 

A memorial service was held Monday, March 30, 2015, at Hartson Funeral Home in Hales Corners.

As a memorial tribute to Janet, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.