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Janis Pfenning Obituary
74, a Hot Springs Village resident since 2005, formerly of Chandler, AZ passed away on April 11, 2011, surrounded by her loving family due to complications of multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow. She was born January 15, 1937, in Cincinnati, OH to Felix and Marcile Steinke. She was predeceased by her parents and her younger sister, Karen Fowke. Jan, a retired homemaker, was an active volunteer for the Casa Maria homeless shelter in Tucson, AZ, an active supporter of pro-life activities and a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in the Village. A loving mother and wife, she enjoyed traveling, cooking, playing cards and most especially watching her kids and grandkids enjoy the hospitality of "Happy House" in Hot Springs Village. Jan is survived by James F. Pfenning, whom she married on September 27, 1958, in Wapakoneta, OH. In addition, she is survived by sons Greg (Terri) Pfenning, (Courtney and Kyle) of La Habra, CA, Kevin Pfenning of Hot Springs Village, AR, Mark (Julia) Pfenning (Ross, Rachel and Roxanne) of Greensboro, NC, daughters Terry (Hank) Everett (Paige and Riley) of Orange Park, FL and Becky (David) Turner (Garrett, Drew, Hannah and Grace) of Calgary, AB, Canada. Another grandson, Christopher Romero of Tempe, AZ and great grandson, Caden Turner of Calgary, also survive along with her brother, Ken (Carole) of Scottsdale, AZ, plus a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. A mass of Christian burial will be Friday, April 15, 2011 at 10:30AM at Sac red Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4 PM, Thursday at the church with Rosary recited at 4:30PM. Inurment will be held at a later date in Wapakoneta, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Odyssey Hosp ice or to Cancer Research. The family would like to thank Dr. Neeraj Bharany, his entire staff and the staff of NPMC for the wonderful care they provided during Jan's treatment and hospitalization. Arrangements are by Caruth Village Funeral Home: guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com
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