Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Jan 15, 1961 - Jan 1, 2026
Kaitlyn and family, I’m so incredibly sorry to hear this. Take comfort in the memories shared, and the love felt.
Lindsey Champagne
January 07, 2026 | Owendale, MI | Friend
Jill, my heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Carrie Bredeson (Loesel)
January 06, 2026 | Janesville, WI | Friend
Jill and family..we are sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that we will keep you in our prayers.
Michelle Anscomb
January 05, 2026 | Frankenmuth, MI
I am so sorry for your loss, lifting your family up in my prayers.
Renee Hecht
January 05, 2026 | Vassar, MI | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dora Haubenstricker
January 04, 2026 | Frankenmuth, MI
Our deepest sympathies to Donna and all of Jim's loved ones. God's peace.
Gary & Sue Mielke
January 03, 2026 | Munger, MI | Friend
My condolences to the family. I was in grade school between Jim and Jill. I remember the Janson smile from the parents to Jim and Jill. When I read about Jim teaching Sunday School, it is a nice memory of my dad. Both have the eternal life we whose faith is in Jesus our Savior will have one day .
Judith Poellet
January 03, 2026 | Palatine, IL | Classmate
Wishing the Janson family comfort. My sincere condolences.
Mary (Bender) Hool
January 02, 2026 | Birch Run, MI | Acquaintance
Kaitlyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lifting you up in prayer for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Andrea Dykman
January 02, 2026 | Frankenmuth | Acquaintance
James P. Janson
Frankenmuth, MI
Passed away peacefully Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by family; age 64 years. Jim was born on January 15, 1961 in Saginaw, MI to Pete and Lynn Janson. He was married to Donna Schiefer on September 29, 1990. Together they recently celebrated 35 wonderful years of marriage. She survives him.
Jim worked alongside his dad most his life for Janson Builders, finishing his career at Blasius Countertops. He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church Frankentrost where he volunteered on many committees, his favorite being teaching Sunday School for many years. Jim was a master gardener and an avid Detroit Sports fan. Jim enjoyed completing numerous home improvement projects for his daughters, hunting, fishing, camping and Frankenmuth sports, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Surviving alongside his wife Donna and his parents are: three daughters, Kaitlyn (Jason) Enser, Sarah (Nick) Szczepanski, and Emily (Denver) Bonkowski; grandchildren Margo and Sutton Enser, Crew Bonkowski, and two more on the way; sister Jill (Dave) Ritter; brothers-in-law Ron Schiefer, Leon (Stacy) Schiefer, and Terry (Deb) Schiefer; mother-in-law Ruth E. Schiefer; and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his father-in-law Myron Schiefer and sister-in-law Sherri Schiefer.
The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 8220 Holland Rd., Frankentrost, MI. The Rev. Mark Loest will officiate with burial to follow in Immanuel-St. John’s Frankentrost Cemetery. Jim’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. Frankenmuth, on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Immanuel Lutheran School, Daycare, or Sunday School Program.
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