Martha Jane "Janie" Klemenc was born July 2,1929 at Martinsville, IL and passed away at the age of 93 on May 16, 2023. She was in Hospice care at Springhill Village in Terre Haute, IN. Janie was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Wally" Klemenc; her parents, Elva and John William "Willy" Shawver; brothers, Dallas and Caslon Kent "Paddy"; an older sister, Susie "Sue" Elaine Smitley; also Daniel "Dan" Smitley, who was a special nephew, dear to her and Wally. Janie is survived by her best friend, Freckles, her cocker spaniel of 12 years. Also a nephew, Ron Smitley, and several nieces, Carole Page, Lisa Davidson, Phyllis Nimetz, Janie Kay Metz, Diane Yvonne Vandiver, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. Janie graduated from Marshall High School, then relocated to Chicago, where she met her future husband, Wally. They married in Marshall. After living many years in Chicago, the relocated to Houston, TX, and from there to Tustin in southern CA, where they lived for several years. Janie worked for a private investigator for several years doing bookkeeping & secretarial duties. She had a soft spot for her animals, especially her cats. She loved to listen to Big Band music, playing cards and going to Bingo. She spent her last years at her home in Marshall, with Freckles and lots of good friends & family who helped care for her. Visitation is from 10-11 AM Saturday, May 27th at Pearce Funeral home. A service will follow at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clark County Animal Shelter.