Janet L. Cato
July 2, 1944 - June 6, 2022
Dateline: Bethalto, IL Janet L. Cato, 77, of Bethalto, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on July 2, 1944, in Wood River, IL, the daughter of James and Hazel (Hinthorn) Harrop. Janet married Carl J. Cato, Sr, in Wood River on February 12, 1965. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2015. Janet worked in the deli at Meehan’s Market in Bethalto and the Meadowbrook Casey’s making donuts and pizzas. She enjoyed playing Yahtzee and cooking for her family, she loved family gatherings. She is survived by her children, Carl (Marlynna) Cato, Jr. of Bethalto, Brian (Precious) Cato of Wood River, and Tina (fiancé Jeff Harbison) Hill of Staunton; her siblings, Ron (Henrietta) Harrop of East Alton, John (Margaret) Harrop of Bethalto, Dorris (Carl) Radliff of Godfrey, and Linda (Bob) James of Marble Hill, MO; and several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Along with her parents, and husband, Carl, she was preceded in death by six siblings, James Harrop, Mary Foster, Hazel “Sis” Harris, Sharon Howard, Joyce Harrop, and Robert “Bob” Harrop. Visitation will be on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 9 am until time of service at 10:30 am, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
Dateline: Bethalto, IL Janet L. Cato, 77, of Bethalto, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on July 2, 1944, in Wood River, IL, the daughter of James and Hazel (Hinthorn) Harrop. Janet... View Obituary & Service Information