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Waltraud Janitz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 11, 2013.

CARIBOU - Waltraud I. "Trudy" Janitz, 77, died Monday evening July 8, 2013, at Cary Medical Center, Caribou. She was born April 15, 1936, in Shoneberg, Germany, daughter of Fritz and Frieda (Wessler) Goettel.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Trudy was an excellent seamstress.

She is survived by daughter, Carole Strout and husband, Larry, of Los Angeles; two sons, Joseph Janitz and wife, Marianne, of Crouseville, and Kenneth of Caribou; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Tootie Goebelbecker of Virginia; and many close friends.

Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Caribou, with the Rev. Kevin Kinsey officiating. Interment will be at Lyndon Center Cemetery, Caribou. Donations may be made in her memory to Central Aroostook Humane Society, 26 Cross St., Presque Isle, ME 04769. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.

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July 18, 2013

Thank you Mary Ann and Cheryl.And Ralph my old friend, I'm glad you got to know her and her good cooking. Thank you. Ken

July 18, 2013

Thank you Natalie.

July 17, 2013

Ralph Currier

Ken and family. I am so sorry for your loss, I know that she was an exceptional woman, and I'm sure you know how fortunate you were to have her. I will never forget her Wienerschnitzel, it was delicious!

July 17, 2013

Cheryl Coty

Kenny, only met your mom the one time but understand she was a great mom. Prayers are with you and your family in the time of you loss.....

July 14, 2013

Mary Ann Oliver

So sorry for the loss of such a beautiful woman and seamstress!!! My heart goes out to all of you!

July 14, 2013

Natalie King

So sorry for your loss. Trudy was a wonderful woman I had the pleasure of knowing professionally.

July 14, 2013

Thank you all so very much, mom was blessed to have people who are so caring and kind in her life. God bless you all.

July 12, 2013

Our deepest sympathies go out to Joey, Carol & Kenneth. Trudy & Joe Janitz attended our wedding in 1965 in Germany where he was my boss on a missile site. We have maintained contact ever since & their friendship is something we treasured & will miss greatly. God bless the Janitz family in this difficult time.

Clint & Monika Huffman

July 12, 2013

Debbie Bell

Dear Joey and family I was sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. She was a joy to be around, to listen to some of her stories growing up:) Very talented lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 12, 2013

Carla Masters

Carole and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all

July 12, 2013

Monika Day

In a lifetime you meet a lot of people, only a few touch your soul. You are one of the few. We will miss you.

July 11, 2013

Brenda Jenkins

Ken,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Jenkins

July 11, 2013

Judi Weatherhead

Trudy, you were not only my seamstress, but my friend. it was always special to share a prayer with you on many occasions. Going to miss you~Rest in peace dear one as you are not longer a slave to a sick body, but are now free in the spirit to enjoy eternity.

July 11, 2013

Kathy Miller

Joe and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. So sorry for your loss.
Kathy

July 11, 2013

Debbie Cheney

Dear Joe and family, I was so sorry to read about your mom passing away. I always enjoyed working with you Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. Steve and Debbie Cheney

July 11, 2013

James Robidoux

A good friend, a wonderful woman. She will be missed.

July 11, 2013

Bette and Tom Olson

Joe,Marianne,Ken,
So sorry to read of the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this of sorrow.

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