Janet Kaye Rea

Janet Kaye Rea, age 73 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She was born on March 13, 1948 to Charles and Ruby (Utley) Frauli in West Liberty, Illinois. Janet married Robert James Rea on October 21, 1972 in Ste. Marie, Illinois. She has lived in West Branch since 1984, formerly of Ste. Marie, IL. Janet graduated from Newton High School in Illinois in 1966 and was a lifetime member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary in Newton, Illinois. Janet enjoyed x-stitch quilting, reading, and being the family historian.

Janet is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Robert Rea of West Branch, son, Thomas (Shannon) Rea of West Branch, daughter, Catherine (Derek) Bujak of Granville, Ohio, son, Andrew (Ashley) Rea of Tawas City, grandchildren; Caitlin, Ryan, Makenzie, Samantha, Brendan, and William. Also surviving are her brothers; Donald (Denise) Frauli of Garland, Texas, John (Holly) Frauli of Dwight, Illinois, George (Sue) Frauli of Springfield, Illinois, Thomas (Cindy) Frauli of Effingham, Illinois, and sister-in-law, Shirley Frauli of Indianapolis, Illinois. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, brothers; James and Charles Frauli, and sister, Phyllis Rudolphi.

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ogemaw Heights Theatrical Troupe.

Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com