Janet Louise Vieths

Janet Vieths, 75, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Mayo Hospital in Lake City with her family by her side.

Janet was born on June 13, 1950 to Donald and Charlotte (Opem) Oftedahl in Red Wing, Minn. She grew up in Red Wing and attended Red Wing Central High School. On November 18,1967 she was united in marriage to Clyde Vieths and the couple raised 4 children. Together they made their home in Red Wing. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Red Wing.

Janet was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful homemaker for all of her children and an especially dedicated caregiver to her youngest daughter, Holly. Janet’s lifetime of care kept Holly at home and near her family. She was also a fantastic grandmother to her only grandson, Danny.

Janet liked to shop and loved hunting for a good deal. She enjoyed searching for treasures at yard sales and thrift stores. She was also a talented baker. Her excellent chocolate chip cookies were always a favorite at family gatherings.

She will be missed by many, including her daughters, Tammy Anderson, Lisa (Sam) Kittleson, and Holly Vieths, all of Lake City; one grandson, Danny, of Lake City; and one sister, Elaine Bartz of Hastings.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; son Dean; son-in-law, Mark; sister, Nancy Kells; and her parents.

A celebration of life will be from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the VFW, post 8729, in Lake City. Online condolences may be left for her family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com