Janet J. Kardell, 78 of Havre passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Timber Creek Village due to natural causes. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Holland and Bonine Funeral Chapel with Ila McClenahan officiating. Memorials in Janet's name may be made to the Northern Montana Care Center, the North Central Senior Citizens Center or the charity of the donor's choice.  Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Janet's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com .

Janet was born on March 5, 1939 to James and Christine (Carpenter) Nethken in Richwood, WV.  She was raised and attended school in Richwood graduating from high school in 1957. Janet then went onto college and earned a degree in nursing. On November 17, 1961 Janet Nethken married Martin Kardell in Rantoul, IL, the couple had two children.

Janet was a nurse for the Air Force Nursing Corps achieving a rank of 2 ^nd Lieutenant. She was very proud of her service.  Over the years she worked as a nurse at the Havre Hospital, Lutheran Home, Hill-Blaine Co. Healthcare, Headstart, and traveled with Star Med in FL, LA, TX, CA, WV, TN and FL.  Janet enjoyed playing bingo and doing crossword puzzles; and she was an avid football and NASCAR fan.

Janet is preceded in death by both of her parents; a brother; and a sister.

She is survived by her sons, Martin Kardell Jr. and Greg (Shannon) Kardell both of Havre; sister, Julia Ann Trencott of Craigsville, WV; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.