Janet Mei Joe

COTTAGE GROVE - Janet Mei Joe, age 71, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1953, in Madison, the daughter of Shuck and Dolores (Steele) Joe.

Janet graduated from Madison La Follette High School in 1971 and UW-Platteville in 1975. She was a proud member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, and cherished her close friends’ group, Fang and the Gang. Janet moved to Los Angeles and worked as a writer and promo editor for various companies. It was there that she lived out her passion for music as a member of Angel City Chorale and Vox Femina choruses.  

Janet moved back to Madison in 2019 to be close to family and became active in the Madison Symphony Chorus. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and watching British television shows, but singing remained her passion. She will be remembered for her sparkle, unique personality, and infectious laugh (passed down from mom).

She is surely singing with the Angels!

Janet is survived by her brother, Daniel Joe; sister, Deanna (Don Brinkmeier) Denman; David (Tracy) Joe; and nephew, Dawson; nieces, Lanee, Cora, Maggie and Andrea. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolores and Shuck.

A funeral service will be held at HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3702 County Highway AB, McFarland, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Burial will take place at Hope Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for funeral expenses would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420