Janelle Stolen was born October 9, 1971 in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from St. Pius/St. Leo Grade School, Mercy High School, and Dana College with a double major in English and Spanish. For the past 25 years, she worked at the PenFed Credit Union. All creatures big and small, Janelle loved and supported them all, especially her pet guinea pigs. She fed many birds in feeders on her apartment deck. She also enjoyed baking for the holidays. She endured her final illness with dignity and grace, always looking for the positive in every situation.

She was preceded in death by grandparents; aunt: Gerry Childs; Survived by parents: Justin & Jan Stolen; brother: Kollibri terre Sonnenblume “Jeremy Stolen”; aunt: Joyce Hagen; uncle: Elliot Stolen; many cousins, other loving family, & friends.

Memorials to the Nebraska Humane Society or your local animal shelter.