Janet Kay Lehr nee Hytla 71 of Columbia, IL, born August 12, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Monday December 20, 2021 at her residence.

Janet was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, IL, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post in Columbia, IL. A member of the Monroe County Farmers Market and Old Town Belleville Market. She loved collecting precious moment figurines.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Dorothy Woodward, Hytla, 1 brother Donald Hytla and 1 brother-in-law Robert Davis.

Surviving are her husband of 51 years Arthur F. Lehr, her children Bryan (Stephanie) Lehr of Columbia, IL, Gregory (Dawn Scott) Lehr of Columbia, IL. 1 sister Carol Davis of Pierron, IL. 2 grandchildren Dylan & Kaylee Lehr both of Columbia, IL. Brother-in-law David (JoAnn) Lehr of Columbia, IL. A niece Jennifer (Matt) Miller of Olathe, KS, and 1 nephew Jason (Rachael) Lehr of Columbia, IL. Janet was a dear cousin and friend to many.

Online condolences may be expressed at braunfh.com

Visitation will be on Monday December 27, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Braun Family Funeral Home 265 Quarry Rd Columbia, IL.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday December 28, 2021 at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Msgr. Carl Scherrer officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Columbia, IL.