Visitation
The Church of St. John the Baptist-
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New Brighton, MN 55112
Janet Lenore Doud, daughter of Edward and Dorothy Lutgen died peacefully on November 9 at The University of Minnesota Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born October 2, 1939 in Crystal, Minnesota.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael Bilotta, four brothers, three sisters, and her second husband Raymond Doud.
Survived by Son Damiano Bilotta (Teresa), Grandson Luke Bilotta, Step Grandson Damien Dukek (Megan) Step Great Grandchildren Logan and Adiline and many nieces and nephews.
Janet graduated from Robbinsdale Senior High School in 1959. She received a Certificate in Junior Accounting at The Minnesota School of Business. She volunteered in the Gift Shop and taught Calligraphy at Courage Center in Golden Valley. Ultimately, she went on to work full time there as a Receptionist-Switchboard Operator. After Courage Center she moved on to Metropolitan Center for Independent Living working as a mentor in the Peer Support Program. Her hard work paid off as she went on to lead the program as Peer Support Coordinator. She worked tirelessly to promote the rights of people with disabilities. She was a member of the non-profit Help Yourself incorporated and she raised funds for the organization. Help Yourself provided technology including computers and voice synthesizers for people with disabilities to promote their independence. She lobbied at The State Capitol in support of The Americans with Disabilities Act which was passed in 1990. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, beadwork and calligraphy. She loved music and dancing. She was a member of The Perfect Squares wheelchair square dancing club. A supremely devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She gave everything she had to enhance the lives of her family. Loving, compassionate, determined, and joyful. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation Tuesday, November 16 at 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2 nd Ave. NW, New Brighton 55112.
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