Janette Kay Blinks

Janette Kay Blinks

Mount Vernon

Janette Kay Blinks, 66, ended her earthly journey on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at her residence in Mount Vernon. A gathering to remember Janette will be held on Monday, June 20th from 5 to 8 p.m. at Palmer House Stable, 200 East Main Street, Solon, Iowa.

Janette was born on Nov. 8, 1955, to Francis and Elva (Hintz) Wolrab. She was a 1973 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. In 1975, she married Paul Blinks and they made their home in Lisbon, where they were blessed with their daughters. Janette was involved in the local antique community for many years and established lifelong friendships. She was always searching for the "good junk." She worked alongside her friends for 15 years at Nolz Chiropractic. Currently, she was helping the elderly transition into the next phase of their life. Janette loved working in her yard and restoring her old farmhouse. She loved all animals but especially her kitties. She helped to rehabilitate many animals, her most favorite being squirrels. She enjoyed all of the beautiful things found in nature.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Leah Wright (Jason) of Lisbon, Emily Hertzke (Adam) of Ames; her grandchildren, Angela Larimer (Tyler), Sara, Mariah (Destiny Anderson), Noel Striegel, Henry and Louis Hertzke; her great-grandchildren, Kashtyn and Paisley-Mae; her mother, Elva Wolrab of Mount Vernon; her siblings, Vicky Petruzziello (Mike), Jacklyn Moore, Gail Logan, Glen Wolrab and Jill Clark (Bill); and beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, countless friends and dear Carolyn Wellso.

She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Wolrab; husband, Paul Blinks; mother-in-law, Maxine Hatcher; father-in-law, John Blinks; and a brother-in-law, John Moore.

Please share your support and memories with Janette’s family on her tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.