Janet "Pumpkin" I. Luberts

Janet I. Luberts, 91 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, November 17, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN with Father Patrick Hoeft officiating. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. A visitation will be held from 3-6 P.M. on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN and from 10-11 A.M. on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN. Caring for Janet and her family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN. Janet was born on July 24, 1934, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to the late William and Marie (Lentz) LeMieur. She grew up in Little Falls, where she attended school. Janet was united in marriage to Casmer Luberts, and together they made their home in Little Falls. She worked for J.C. Penney in Little Falls for 30 years, later serving as an aide on the school bus and also working at the Maid-Rite Café for several years. She loved visiting with her friends and family over a cup of coffee and cherished the simple joys of conversation and companionship. After the passing of her husband Casmer in 1985, Janet became close friends with Arnie Klosowski. The two shared many wonderful years together and enjoyed each other’s company immensely. Janet will be remembered for her loving heart, caring nature, and her zest for life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who brought warmth and laughter to everyone around her. Her spunky spirit and love for her family will be dearly missed. She is survived by children, Patrick Luberts of Sauk Rapids, MN, Greg (Denise) Luberts of Cushing, MN, Mary (Dennis) Welinski of Little Falls, MN and Tammi (Daniel) Welinski of Little Falls, MN; daughter-in-law, Karen Luberts of Little Falls, MN; son-in-law, Gordy Retka of Little Falls, MN; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Janet was preceded in death by parents, William and Marie LeMieur; husband, Casmer Luberts; son, Roger Luberts; daughter, Linda Retka; grandson, Eric Luberts; daughter-in-law, Betsy Luberts; brothers, Bill LeMieur, Don LeMieur, Bob LeMieur, Edward LeMieur, Rich LeMieur, Kenneth LeMieur, and Thomas LeMieur; sisters, Mildred Thielen, Leona Knutson, Shirley Pease, Rita Otremba, Irene LeMieur and Collette Benson; and friend, Arnie Klosowski.

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Janet "Pumpkin" I. Luberts

July 24, 1934 - November 12, 2025