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Beverly Lutzen Januska

1938 - 2013

BORN

1938

DIED

2013

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Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home - Manchester

400 Main Street

Manchester, Connecticut

Beverly Januska Obituary

Beverly (Klein) Lutzen Januska, 75, a lifelong resident of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Stanley G. Januska, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, with her family at her side.

Bev was born on May 10, 1938, in Manchester, daughter of the late Elizabeth Klein. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1956. Over the years she worked at American Eagle Federal Credit Union, United Technologies Corp., and the Carlson-Wagonlit Travel Agency. After her retirement she enjoyed spending winters in Florida. Bev was a longtime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Manchester. She was very proud of her German heritage and enjoyed going to the beach, playing bingo, bowling, and doing word puzzles.

Bev is survived by her son, Robert Lutzen and his wife, Lori, of Tolland; her three daughters, Linda Young and her husband, Mark, of Hebron, Sue O'Brien and her husband, Bob, of Granby, and Pam Quinn and her husband, T.J., of Glastonbury. She was "Nana" to her 12 loving and cherished grandchildren, Melinda and Matthew Lutzen, Brittne, Andrew, Carter, and Julia Young, Zach, Hannah, and Connor O'Brien, and Justin, Spencer, and Thomas Quinn.

Bev's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Buckingham Estates and the Beacon Visiting Nurse Association for their kind and compassionate care over the past months.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church St., Manchester. Burial will follow in East Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22, 2013.

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Archambault

November 22, 2013

Linda & family,
We are so sorry to hear about your moms passing. She was such a out going vibrant person. God bless,
The Archambault family

Aunt Bev & Uncle Stan

Lisa Biveinis

November 21, 2013

November 20, 2013

Pam,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. So sorry.
Betsy and Rick Rodrigue

November 19, 2013

11/19/13
My Dear, Sweet Aunt Beverly: May God Bless You're Beautiful Heart & Soul. I will miss you, now you are with my Wonderful, loving Uncle Stan, Your True Love, and you will miss him no longer. You were so compassionate and so caring when my Dad was sick (before he passed). We will miss you so much...we know you're with our family and friends in heaven's paradise. May God Bless you and please know we'll never forget you. xoxoxo
Lisa Biveinis, East Hartford, CT

Dana Weir

November 19, 2013

Linda and family-- I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. You are an inspiration of what a caring and compassionate daughter should be. Please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.

Bob Coulombe

November 18, 2013

Bob,Linda,Susan,Pam and families,my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom.Sandy and Bev best friends forever in life and now in heaven.My prayers are with you.

Holly Fox

November 18, 2013

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pete Baron-Krieger

November 18, 2013

Linda & family: Know your Mom has joined many and is with the Saints Triumphant. Hope the prayers, love and friendships will comfort all of you at this time! Peace & Blessings

November 18, 2013

Dear Pam and Linda, you have my sincere condolences. I lost my dad two years ago nov. 7th and my mom has progressing alzheimers. Therefore I can understand what you are going through. You were blessed to have lived your lives close to your mom and were able to spend lots of time with her. My mom lives in central NY so I miss out on alot. With sympathy. Loren Riesterer

Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester

November 18, 2013

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

November 17, 2013

Linda and family, You are in our prayers, we are so sorry for your loss.
The Prior's (Hebron, CT)

Hank Klein

November 17, 2013

Dear Robert,Linda,Susan, Pamela and families. Sorry to read of the passing of Beverly. May God Bless you all, Hank and Maryann Klein

Carole Patelli

November 17, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful friend.
I will miss you and love you always

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19

Calling hours

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home - Manchester

400 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Nov

20

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Emanuel Lutheran Church

60 Church St., Manchester, CT 06040

Nov

20

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East Cemetery

CT 06040

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