Janet K. Rosenbaum, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on October 7, 1946, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to the late Leon and Catherine (Redelman) Bailey.
Janet was a beautician with Magic Mirror Salon and the Ruth Sabin Home. She was also a member of Holy Family Parish in La Porte.
On September 9, 1967, Janet married Dan L. Rosenbaum who survives with their children, Dan T. (Julie) Rosenbaum of Arlington, Virginia, Dana (Pete) Sass of La Porte, and Jody (Brandon) Loucks of La Porte; grandchildren, Kaylee (Drey Devereaux) Maesch, Dominic Rosenbaum, Emalee and Rhylee Maesch, and Isabella Loucks; great grandchildren, Ashton and Weston Devereaux; and siblings, Joyce (John) Brust, Chuck (Patti Wilson) Bailey, and Paul Bailey. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Mary Mockler, Betty McMahan, Jean Polite, Harold Bailey, Duane Bailey, Delos Bailey, and Ronald Bailey.
Her family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dunes Hospice for the compassion, kindness, and exceptional care they provided during her final days.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Family and friends are invited to light a virtual candle, share a memory, or leave a message of comfort for Janet’s family by visiting esslingfuneralhome.com.
