Janet McConeghy, 97

Janet McConeghy, 97, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. Janet was born in Chicago on Feb. 12, 1912. She grew up, raised a family and lived in the Chicago area for most of her adult life before retiring to Florida with her husband.

After many enjoyable years in Florida she moved to Whitefish in September of 2003 to be close to her family.

Janet had many accomplishments in her life. She graduated from The Chicago University High School and Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., in 1933. Her most recent accomplishment was becoming a better bridge player.

Janet is survived by her son, Hugh, and daughter-in-law, Kay McVey, of Lake Geneva, Wis.; a daughter, Leslie Smith, of Conroe, Texas; and a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Bob Sadler, of Whitefish, and her granddaughter, Morgan Sadler, of Whitefish. She is also survived by other grandsons and great-grandchildren in the U.S. and Canada.

She enjoyed swimming, horseback riding, bridge, and interaction with people. She had a joyful life, a great attitude, and was, and will remain to be, an inspiration to us all.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Golden Agers in Whitefish on Saturday, Sept. 26. The family asks that all her friends join them for lunch from noon to 2 p.m. to honor Janet.

In lieu of flowers, any contributions should be made to the Golden Agers of Whitefish.

Janet and her twin sister, Betty, had loving families throughout their lives. They were fortunate to have each other and we were fortunate to have them.