Janet E. Heign

1937 - 2018

Janet E. Heign obituary, 1937-2018, Constantine, MI

BORN

1937

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Eley Funeral Homes, Inc. - Constantine

280 South Washington Street

Constantine, Michigan

Janet Heign Obituary

Janet Ellen Heign, age 80, of Constantine, passed away July 13, 2018, at her home.
She was born July 26, 1937, in Constantine, a daughter of Leroy and Winifred Knisley.
On April 17, 1938, she was baptized, then confirmed on Palm Sunday 1951 at Messiah Lutheran Church, Constantine. Janet graduated from Constantine High School in 1955.
On March 18, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Berne Heign, at Messiah Lutheran Church.
Janet enjoyed flower gardening, baking for her family and being with her grandchildren. She was currently attending St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Centreville. She also had attended Messiah Lutheran Church and previously was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Three Rivers, where she had much joy participating in the choir, ladies aid, alter guild and assisting with funeral luncheons. Janet had worked in the library at White Pigeon schools for 22 years.
Surviving are her husband, Berne Heign, of Constantine; daughters Christine (Mike) Clipfell of Sturgis, Debra (Jay) Nihart of Constantine, Cathy (Wynn) Kryzske of Willis and Judy Miltroka of Elkhart, Ind.; grandchildren Lindsay (Chad) Guest, Ryan Nihart, Ashley Miltroka, Jeff (Kristie) Nihart, Nicole (Chase) Colley, Jeremy (Jaclyn) Miltroka, Michelle Clipfell, Christopher (Kali) Barnaby, Kyle (Tasha) Krzyske, Carla Krzyske and Andy Krzyske; great-grandchildren Cameron Guest, Journey Miltroka, Olivia Guest, Cora Colley, Logan Barnaby, Jade Miltroka and Dean Colley; a brother, David Knisley; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Relatives and friends will be received 5-8 p.m. today at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Centreville, with Pastor David Grimm officiating. Interment will follow in Constantine Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church; or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Sturgis Journal from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2018.
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The family is well-known and well-liked in town; she leaves a wonderful legacy.

Angie Birdsall

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August 2, 2018

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

July 17, 2018

We were saddened to hear this news. Sending Prayers and hugs to your family.

John and Lynda Appuhn

July 17, 2018

So sorry to learn about Janet. Sending our love and sympathies to the families.

Karen Soule

Family

July 16, 2018

Janet was one of our six original Pepsi Club.
We will miss you for
awhile Janet ! See you
later sweet friend!

Carol Longcor

July 16, 2018

Michelle and David Preston

Friend

July 15, 2018

Janet was a high school friend, we were a group of girls called the Pepsi Club, had a lot of fun. fond memories of overnights at Janet's home. Sorry she had 6to be sick for so long, what a trooper!!

Virginia Tavernier

Classmate

July 14, 2018

Janet was one special lady and friend. So helpful in library at WPHS. Hugs to Berne and her daughters. ♡

Susan Outman

Friend

July 14, 2018

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280 South Washington Street PO Box 27, Constantine, MI 49042

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