Janet Urbick

Janet R. Urbick, 80, of Deforest and formerly of Odessa, TX, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Janet was born in Odessa, TX on December 12, 1945, to J.T. and Ruth (Williams) Watson. Janet graduated from Odessa High School in 1964. She attended Odessa College, Houston University, and MATC and took various educational courses. On October 1, 1965, she married the love of her life, Larry Urbick, at Christ’s American Lutheran Church in Odessa, Texas. She was a computer sales specialist at ESS in Milwaukee until she retired.

Janet loved knitting, crocheting, puzzles, and playing cards with her friends. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter, grandchildren and her Shelties. She also loved reading her bible and sharing her faith with others.

Janet is survived by her daughter: Vicki (Chuck) Thom of Stoughton, WI; 6 grandchildren: Chris (Bre) Counard, Kiara Counard, Cody Counard, Kai Counard, Cadin Counard and Zaiden Lalley; 1 great-grandchild: Jax, son of Chris (Bre) Counard; and sister: Sandra (David) McClure of Odessa, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Larry in 2018; and daughter: Julie in 2023.

A funeral service for Janet will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church in Arcadia, WI, with Pastor David Johnson officiating. Family and friends are invited for visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be in Glencoe Lutheran Cemetery, rural Arcadia.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at UW Health Medical Center along with all the nurses, aide and chaplain from St. Croix Hospice Care.