Janet L. Kahley

September 16, 1960 - September 23, 2019

Janet L. Kahley, age 59 of Lerna, IL passed away at 11:35 A.M., Monday, September 23, 2019 at her residence. A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938, is in charge of services. Janet was born on September 16, 1960 in Effingham, IL the daughter of Richard and Beulah M. (Landreph) Yocum. She married Mark A. Kahley on May 19, 1989 in Effingham, IL; he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Billy J. Forbes and wife Jessica of Beecher City, IL, Eric A. Forbes of Effingham, IL; three grandchildren, Gage Forbes of Gadsden, AL, Brock Forbes of Beecher City, IL, Brayden Christianson of Beecher City, IL; one great-grandchild, Sage Forbes of Gadsden, AL; two brothers, Rick Yocum of Lake Mattoon, IL, Steve Yocum of Effingham, IL; three sisters, Sandra Parks of Greenup, IL, Donna Carver of Neoga, IL, and Beverly Lock of Toledo, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Scott Forbes. Janet spent her days taking care of her home and family, treasuring the time spent with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed camping, arts and crafts, and listening to classic rock and country music. Janet was greatly loved and will be fondly remembered. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.