Janet Rae Brungardt Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Janet Rae Brungardt of Knoxville, Iowa, whose life came to an end on September 18, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janet Rae Brungardt to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Milo Umble and Delores Umble (Dickinson); her husband LeRoy Brungardt; her son James Michael Thomas; her siblings, Mike Umble and Peggy Smith; and her nephew Randy Brooks.

She is survived by: her daughter Brenda Payer (Jeramy); her former husband James Thomas; her grandchildren, Zach (Danielle), Zoe, Joseph, Liliana and Madelyn; her great grandchild Zaharah; her niece Davina; and her daughter-in-law Tina Thomas.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory

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