Janell Bardon

Janell A. Bardon, age 67, of Elkhart Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at
Sheboygan Aurora Memorial Medical Center.
She was born on July 16, 1954, in Watertown, WI, a daughter of Annabelle (Maas) and the late
Albert Annis. Janell attended Ashippun Schools until 7th grade when she moved to Elkhart Lake. She
graduated from Elkhart Lake – Glenbeulah High School in 1972.
Following high school, Janell attended Lakeshore Technical College and worked as a CNA at Sunny Ridge,
other nursing homes in the area, and Borden’s. On September 1, 1973, she married David Bardon at
Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart Lake. The couple lived in Green Bay and Janell devoted her time to
raising their children while David was finishing his college education. They moved back to Elkhart Lake in
June of 1977 and built a home together. Janell then worked at Sargento for several years. In 1993, David
and her purchased Anchor Lanes and began Bardon Bowling Centers where she dedicated countless
hours of her time and talents.
Janell was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart Lake.  She lived her life with generosity and
love.  She helped support the community in any way she could, especially with supporting David in his
membership in the Elkhart Lake Fire Department and the Elkhart Lake Lions Club.  Her compassion,
generosity, and willingness to do anything, earned her the Lions Club International Melvin Jones Fellow
Award which she was very proud of.
She enjoyed gardening, bowling in many leagues for over 40 years, going for pontoon rides on the lake
during their 28 years of residence there, and hosting and entertaining at their home. Janell was an avid
Packer and Brewer fan. Mostly, she loved taking vacations and spending time with her family. Janell
enjoyed following her grandchildren's activities and sporting events and was their biggest fan. “Grandma
Nell” was always taking care of everyone, especially her grandkids.
Janell’s unconditional love and dedication to everyone will be forever missed.
Survivors include: Her loving husband of 48 years: David; Three children: Jeremy (Amy) Bardon of
Appleton, Jessica (Gregorio) Waldron of Brown Deer, and Joshua (Kayla) Bardon of Elkhart Lake; Seven
grandchildren: Jared and Jenna Bardon, Kylie, Kiera, and Rory Waldron, and Parker and Amaya
Bardon; Her mother: Annabelle Annis of Elkhart Lake.
She is further survived by: Two brothers: Jeffrey (Anne) Annis of Boyceville, WI and Rahn Annis of Spicer,
MN; Sister: Roselle (Brian) Jacobi of Howards Grove; Two brothers-in-law: Dennis (Carol) Bardon
of LaPorte, IN, and Ron (Janelle) Nielsen of Elkhart Lake; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,
nephews, other relatives, and many many dear friends.
Janell was preceded in death by: Her father: Albert Annis; Father and Mother-in-law: Oscar and Phyllis
Bardon; and Sister-in-law: Lori Nielsen.
A celebration of Janell’s life will be held on Friday (June 24, 2022) at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart
Lake.  Visitation will take place from 12:00-3:00 PM, with a service to follow at 3:00 PM.  Rev.
Peter Peitsch will officiate and inurnment will be in St. Thomas Aquinas – North Cemetery in the Town of
Rhine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial funds will be established in Janell’s name for Grace Lutheran Church and the
Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Education Foundation for families in need.
The family would like to send special thanks to all their family and friends who have reached out during
this very difficult time.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is assisting the family.  For online
condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com