Jeanette "Janet" (Nee Langenfeld) Sanders

On the evening of Wednesday, September 2, 2015, Janet passed away peacefully as a result of injuries sustained from a fall. Janet was being visited and comforted by family members at St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, MN, at the time of her passing. Janet was 77 years old. Janet Sanders was born in Ravenna Township, Dakota County, MN, on March 14, 1938. She was the fourth of ten children, and second daughter, of Henry B. and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld. Janet was a graduate of Hastings High School, and married her neighbor- LeRoy C. Sanders in 1959. They honeymooned in Bemidji, MN, and the BWCA, before setting up their first home in Madelia, MN and starting their family. They moved to Hastings, MN as their family continued to grow. The family ended up in Chantilly, VA, in 1967, when LeRoy accepted a position at WRC-TV in Washington, DC. Always up for a cup of coffee and a good conversation, Janet worked in the local school system once all her children were of school age, before beginning her career as an in-home child-care provider. In 2003, Janet returned to her hometown of Hastings, MN. She continued to enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with her "coffee ladies." In the 1970s, LeRoy decided that Janet needed a hobby, and began her on the quest of collecting depression era glassware. The hobby quickly turned into an obsession as their home filled with the colorful glass. Together, the family started an antique business called J L Glass, which specialized in Depression glass and they traveled the country doing shows; later, they owned and operated antique shops in two locations (Fairfax and Manassas, VA). Janet was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Sanders in1984, a daughter, Paula Robertory of Olathe, KS, in 2012, her parents, two brothers, Loran Langenfeld and Ralph Langenfeld and two sisters, Elvira Woxland and Dorlaine Ott. She is survived by her children, Robert (Maureen) Sanders of Springfield, VA, Donna Settle of Hastings, MN, and Eric (Stacy) Sanders of Bunker Hill, WV; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Francis, Ronald, Myron and Stanley and a sister Patricia; also numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. David Hennen will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 5, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (SEAS), followed by interment in the parish cemetery. A reception will be held at SEAS following the graveside service. Visitation will be held from 4 7 PM Friday at Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services, 201 East Seventh St, Hastings, MN and one hour prior to the Mass at church. Pallbearers are Janet's nephews, Alan Langenfeld, Joel Langenfeld, Matt Sanders, Kenny Langenfeld, Wayne Langenfeld, Pete Langenfeld, and great nephew, Jake Berg.The family asks in lieu of flowers that memorials and donations be sent to The Langenfeld Foundation (www.thelangenfeldfoundation.org) whose mission is to open more hearts and more opportunities for people living with disabilities; to improve the quality of life for more people with special needs. The family wishes to thank the caring professionals at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, St. Therese at St. Odilia, and Health Partners Hospice.