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Janet Tarnow-Brock Obituary

Nov. 8, 1939 - Nov. 11, 2012
BUCHANAN - Janet Joyce Hostetler Tarnow-Brock, 73, of Buchanan, passed away on November 11, 2012, at her home in Buchanan. She was born on November 8, 1939, in Mill Creek, IN, to Cecil & Macaria Hostetler. She was a 1958 graduate of Mill Creek High School. In 1959 she married David Tarnow of Mill Creek, IN. He preceded her in death in 1970. She served as Secretary/Treasurer & "Chief Hugger" at Olive Elementary School in New Carlisle, IN, from 1972-1989. In 1988, she married Willis Brock Sr. in Hudson Lake, IN. She was a member of Fairland Christian Church in Niles and owner of Brock's Fine Jewelry. Jan enjoyed gardening, art and music. But, above all, Jan embraced all children as her own. Her laughter was always reminiscent of childhood. With God by her side, Jan bravely faced the challenge of raising her children on her own, and she exhibited the same courageous spirit when battling Alzheimer's. Surviving family include her husband, Willis Brock Sr. of Buchanan; son, Matthew Tarnow of South Bend; daughter, Shari Tarnow-Schippers of Auburn, IN; stepsons, Willis Brock Jr. of Dowagiac, Steven Brock of Niles and Brian Brock of South Bend; stepdaughter, Vicki Brock of Niles; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Hicks of Phoenix, AZ, and Georgia Stutzman of Mill Creek, IN; stepbrother, David Wilson of Mill Creek, IN; and stepsisters, Betty Hooten of Mill Creek, IN, and Nancy Ashcraft of Indianapolis, IN. Preceding her in death were her parents and stepmother, Louise Wilson-Hostetler; her first husband, David Tarnow; stepson, Michael Minix; and a brother, Calvin Hostetler. A memorial service will be held today, November 14, 2012, at 5:30 pm at Fairland Christian Church, 1811 River Bluff Road in Niles, with Song Evangelist Art Bush officiating. A memorial visitation time will be held from 3 pm - 5:30 pm at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hudson Lake Church of Christ in New Carlisle, IN.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Nov. 14, 2012.
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