Janis E Rennaker, 79, of Marion, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, December 7, 1946, to Clarence and Nellie “Naomi” (Johnston) Spencer. On October 21, 1967, she married the love of her life Bernard “Lowell” Rennaker.
Janis graduated from Oak Hill High School and Indiana Business School.
Janis’ primary occupation was a dedicated homemaker. She also worked outside the home at Essex, Balloons N Toons, and Greenway Garden Center. She was a longtime member of Greentown Wesleyan Church and, more recently, attended West 8th Street Wesleyan Church. At the age of twelve, she began playing the piano at church, a talent that led her to serve as both a pianist and organist while sharing her love of music through singing. Janis enjoyed puzzles, reading, sewing, woodworking, and gardening, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially cheering on her grandchildren at their activities including marching band, baseball, softball, football, and basketball.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard “Lowell” Rennaker of Marion; sons, Mark (Kari) Rennaker, Bradley (Stephanie) Rennaker; grandchildren, Michael, Joel, Tyler, and Mya; brother, Reggie (Koletta) Spencer, as well as several brother and sister in laws, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence E and Nellie “Naomi” Spencer.
The family will receive visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Janis’ life will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Dan Van Cise officiating. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory – Marion.
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