2025
Janet l. Mcllrath, 89 of Flora, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Delphi.
Born August 1, 1936, in Howard County, she was the daughter of Harold and Eula (Ellison) Catron. On August 8, 1952, she married Earl (Bud) Mcllrath. Together they built a family centered on faith, kindness, community and devotion.
She devoted her life to her faith, her family and her home. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Janet was a regular at the sporting events of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved wearing Cougar blue to support them.
Janet was a homemaker and spent her days helping run the family business. She was a faithful member of Flora United Methodist Church, serving as church treasurer for several years. She taught many years of Sunday school and was also a member of the United Methodist Women’s Group. Her strong faith in Jesus was a cornerstone of her life.
Surviving are three children, Jill Kressley (Tom), Jeff Mcllrath (Lisa), and Penny Titus (Mike), two daughters-in-law, Renee Mcllrath and Diana Mcllrath all of Flora; a sister, Joyce Sibbitt (Jerry) of Flora; two brothers Keith Catron (Linda) of Kokomo and Tim Catron (Deborah) of West Lafayette; a brother-in-law Doyle Mcllrath of Burlington; ten grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Janet’s legacy of faith, love and family will live on through each of us.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, two sons, Dale Mcllrath and Randy Mcllrath; and one sister, Carolyn S. Gilbert.
The MclIrath Family invite friends to gather, remember and celebrate the life of Janet, Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Fountain of Grace Church (old Flora United Methodist Church) Memorials may be given in Janet McIlrath’s memory to the Fountain of Grace Church and the Carroll High School Athletic Booster. There will be a private family burial at Maple Lawn next to her husband, Bud. Pastor Bruce Hankins will officiate the private family burial. Visit www.wheelerfamilyfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel is honored to serve the McIlrath Family.
Condolences for the family 06
Joyce Simpson
October 26, 2025 7:54 pm ·Sorry for the loss of this beautiful and loving lady that will dearly be missed
Mindy Gilbert
October 26, 2025 8:45 pm ·Condolences to the family. While we are sad for ourselves, we can only image the celebration when Janet entered the pearly gates.
Sandra McIlrath
October 27, 2025 8:39 pm ·Sorry for the loss of your mother and friend. She will be greatly missed here, but welcomed into a better world by many with open and loving arms.
Rich & Barrie McClain
November 3, 2025 8:37 am ·Penny, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We are never ready to lose our mother. She lives on in you and your daughter, I am sure.
Don & Sheila yer
November 7, 2025 10:42 am ·Our thoughts, prayers and love to the McIlrath families.
So sorry for your loss.
Don & Marilyn Lambert Wooldridge
November 7, 2025 10:31 pm ·So sorry for your loss of your wonderful, kind, and caring Mother.
She was a blessing to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
I grew up attending Oakland Christian Church with Janet’s family.
You are in our thoughts, prayers, and sending our love to your
family during this difficult, sad time and beyond. Hopefully,
your cherished memories will help sustain you in the future.
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