She graduated from Snyder High School in 1979, married David Anderson in 1979 and they later divorced. She married Kevin Robart on June 7, 1996.
Janelle served others as a CNA/CMA at the Scribner Good Samaritan Society for 25 years. She loved the outdoors. She loved fishing, riding horses which she developed as a young girl, and the beauty of God's Green earth. She was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was proud of her 40 years or sobriety.
Survivors:
Husband - Kevin
Daughters - Julie (Mike) Batia of Vancleave, MS.
Jill (Brian) Kloke) of Ames
Tammie (John) Brodersen of Hartington
Erin Robart of Houston, TX.
Son - Ryan (Amber) Robart of Fresno, CA.
Mother - Loretta Smeal of West Point
Mother-in-law - Joanne Robart of Scribner
Grandchildren - Mea Hopkins; Owen, Hayden and Mason Kloke; Kate, Grace & Ethan Brodersen
Simon Gonzales; Atticus, Asher, Aidynn and Michael Robart; Kayden and Jagger Batia
Great grandson - Hayden Batia
Brothers - Mike (Gaye) Smeal, John (Peg) Smeal, Tom (Sally) Smeal, Pat (Monica) Smeal, James Smeal
and Joe Smeal
Sisters - Cheryl (Richard) Kreikemeier, Anita (John) Kreikeimeier, Joyce (Albin) Janecek,
and Beth (Glen) Schuetze
many nieces and nephews
Janelle was preceded in death by her father William Smeal, father-in-law Eugene 'Boge' Robart
and grandson Gunner Batia.
The family will receive friends Thursday, August 19, 2021 at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Snyder from 5pm to 7pm with a wake service beginning at 7pm. Memorial Mass will be 10:30am, Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Snyder with Rev. Keith Rezac. A memorial fund will be determined at a later date.
Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
To watch a recording of the Wake Service please use the following link:
https://youtu.be/KSP9IqK8LpY
To watch a recording of the Memorial Mass please use the following link:
https://youtu.be/WoIacByPY-w
Condolences(4)
Diane Kumm & Family
Bloomfield, NE Saturday, August 21, 2021 Thinking of you and your family Tammie, may you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.Luke Vavricek
Lincoln, NE Friday, August 20, 2021 I am so sorry Julie and Jill to you and all of your family for your loss.Gary & Vicki Sheppard
Bronson, TX Wednesday, August 18, 2021 We will miss your Mother more then you know. Not only was she an employee, she was a friend. Prayers for the family!!!!Lynn and Joleen Wooldrik
Scribner, NE Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Sorry to hear of your loss, our sympathies. Janelle was a good friend and a great person. Keep your memories close for comfort, praying for you all. 🙏