Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Nov 20, 1919 – Jan 8, 2020 (Age 100)
Erna E. Janson
Frankenmuth, MI (formerly of Frankentrost, MI)
Erna Janson, our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully with family by her side Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020 at New Hope Bay, Bay City; age 100 years. Erna was determined to reach her 100th birthday because she knew it meant so much to her family, to celebrate that special occasion with her! She succeeded that goal in November, so as not to not disappoint us all. After that celebration, and because her first priority was always her family, she talked about being tired and prayed for Jesus to take her home to heaven to be with her husband and her granddaughter, Cindy Lee Houghtaling. Her prayers were answered.
Erna was born November 20, 1919 to Herman and Alma (Steltzriede) Bender. She married Albert Janson on July 3, 1938; he predeceased her on December 13, 1997. Erna was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church Frankentrost where she was very active. She volunteered at Wellspring Lutheran Home, was an avid euchre player, and Detroit Tiger fan. We will miss her, oh so much, but we know she is rejoicing and that comforts us all. Erna’s Lutheran faith was everything to her, as her family and any one of her countless friends would agree.
Surviving are: 2 daughters and 2 sons Karen (Thomas) Keinath of Silverthorne, CO, Sharon (William) McCoy of Bay City, MI, Robert (Cathie) Janson of The Villages, FL, Mark (Valarie) Janson of Frankenmuth, MI; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Besides her husband Albert and granddaughter Cindy Lee Houghtaling, Erna was predeceased by 3 sisters, Noreen Bender, Viola Krauseneck, and Arlene Roenicke.
Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 8220 Holland Rd., Frankentrost, MI. Rev. Mark Loest and Rev. Dan Wojtowicz will officiate with burial in Blumfield Township Cemetery. Erna’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at church until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Care Time Hospice, or charity of donor’s choice.
Read MoreMy deepest sympathies to her family. Erna would come into the Hallmark shop where I worked, and she was always so kind, just a pleasure.
Heidi Jones
January 24, 2020 | Munger, MI
Our deepest sympathies are with your family. We rejoice your mom had a relationship with Jesus. She is walking those streets of gold! Love, Rick, Alicia and family
Rick Vinecki
January 16, 2020 | Comstock Park, MI | Friend
Mark & Val,
May your mother now rejoice in God's eternal peace. Our condolences.
Charlie and Sharon Nickless
January 14, 2020 | Frankenmuth, MI
Dear Mark & Family
May The Good Lord give you strength, comfort, & peace in your time of sorrow.
God Bless you & your family & God Bless America
Willie & Marie Schaeff
Clermont, FL
Willie & Marie Schaeff
January 13, 2020 | Clermont, FL
Mark and family Thoughts and prayers Very nice you had her for a long time
cliff skodak
January 12, 2020 | Boca Raton, FL | Friend
Erma, you really threw the euchre players at New Hope for a loop with your card playing skills. An empty chair sits there now but everyone believes that there's a full table up there in euchre Heaven. May the good Lord bless and keep you.
Till we meet again.
Sherry
January 12, 2020 | Saginaw
Dear Mark & Family,
Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts, love and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May she rest peacefully with the Lord. God Bless.
Helen & Charlie Curtin
January 11, 2020 | Northampton, MA | Friend
She certainly must have been a fine lady. The family was fortunatel to have had her so long.
Hans & Dorothy Fetting
January 10, 2020 | Grand Rapids, MI | Friend
Mark, Val and family. So sorry to read about your mother's passing. Her long life provided you with countless memories to cherish for years to come. You were blessed to have her all these years. God bless you during this difficult time.
Marianne Schempp
January 10, 2020 | Saginaw, MI | Friend
