Janet E. Bautch, 72, of Winona, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at Mayo Health System - St. Mary's Campus. Janet was born July 18, 1946 to Martin and Alpha (Haugen) Peterson in southeast Minnesota. She grew up and attended Lanesboro High School. After High School, she graduated from Winona Secretarial School and worked at various bookkeeping and factory positions while raising two wonderful children, Chace and
Chellie. Janet married Donald Bautch on July 5, 2003 and they lived in Rushford. After they lost their home completely in the 2007 flood, they relocated to Winona. Janet enjoyed mostly spending time with family and friends, occasional gambling and shopping excursions.
She is survived by her children, Chace Kingsley, Chellie (David) Shaffer; step-children, Kim Suchla, Laurie (Jim Pienttok) Bautch, Don (Jeannette) Bautch, Daniel Bautch; grandchildren, Dalton, Cole, Sydney, Michelle, Erika, Alayna, Benjamin, Dorian, Calysta and many step great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 2016, her parents, two brothers and one sister.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2018 with visitation one-hour prior at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview.