We are sad to announce that on July 3, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Janis (Ryder) Ehlers of Lake Charles, Louisiana, born in Port Arthur, Texas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Joseph S. Ryder and Esther D. Ryder; her husband John Ehlers (Chuck); her sisters, Priscilla Gragg and Winona Klumpp; her nephew Val Gragg; her children, Christopher J. Trahan (Cherie) and Meghan E. McCormick (Kyle); her stepchildren, Christopher Ehlers, James Ehlers (Fran) and Summer Schmitz (Nick); her siblings, Curtis J. Ryder and Myra K. Lavergne (Reggie); her grandmother GoGo; and her grandchildren, Colby J. Trahan, Ryder P. McCormick, Ashley Ehlers, Brock Schmitz, Landon Schmitz and Madison Schmitz.

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July 19, 2024

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“I value as one of my dear friends. Also part of my nail shop family. I will miss you so much.”

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July 17

Visitation

Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles
3001 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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July 17

Rosary

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July 18

Visitation

Hixson Funeral Home
3001 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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July 18

Procession

Hixson Funeral Home
3001 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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July 18

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church
5495 Elliott Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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July 18

Burial

Consolata Cemetery
2300 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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