Robertson (Love), Janet Elwell passed away quietly surrounded by her family on September 10, 2016. She was born May 22, 1930 in Aurora Indiana to Marian and Otis Love. She married L. David Robertson September 2, 1956. She knew the true meaning of the word mother and friend and everything she did was done for those she loved. Janet is survived by her daughters; Kathy (Carl) Roetter of Minneapolis, MN, Malia (John) Sacchini of Bloomington, IN, and Julia (Frank) VanOvermeiren of Nashville, IN; grandchildren; Casey (Paul) Young, Carly (Andy) Odens, Reeve Andrews, Reagan Andrews and fiance Kaleb Wood; Kriss (Camille) Sacchini, Courtney (Adam) Summers; and 11 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents; Otis and Marian Love; husband; L. David Robertson; and brother; Frank Love. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a celebration of life immediately to follow at Conkle Funeral Home, located at 4925 West Sixteenth Street, Speedway, Indiana 46224. Mom requested friends and loved ones who were able or unable to attend the service to release a pink balloon in her memory. So in honor of a beloved mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, nana, and friend the three of us ask you to take a moment, say a prayer, smile, and release a pink balloon at 2:30 p.m. eastern time and send her home. We also ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation is made to the charity of your choice. With love, Kathy, Malia and Julia A private burial will be held at a later date.

Published on September 13, 2016


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