Photo courtesy of Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood
Shorewood, Wisconsin
Jun 2, 1948 – May 14, 2018 (Age 69)
Janis B. Wolf of Bayside, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the age of 69. Born in Chicago, IL, the beloved daughter of the late Andrew Edward Wolf, Jr. and Shirley (nee Giessen) Wolf. Sister of Scott Andrew Wolf of Sugar Grove, IL.
Jan worked for Zilber Ltd. for over 40 years and was a paralegal when she retired in 2015. She enjoyed traveling, especially in Europe. She was a master at crossword puzzles and Sudoku and an avid reader. Sharing good food and laughter with close friends were some of her happiest times. During her many years of Lake Michigan sailing, she preferred fair weather but handled whatever came her way with poise and grace; that can be said about her approach to life in general. Jan will be deeply missed!
Jan was grateful for the support of loving friends, Judy Gertsma, Carol McNeil and Mark Madigan, her oncologist John Burfeind, the staff at Froedtert Hospital and Rodney Hill who got her there and back safely.
Family and friends will gather is Janis’s honor on Wednesday, May 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Feerick Funeral Home. Holy Cross Cemetery will be private for the family. Memorials in Janis’s name may be made to Froedtert Hospital Cancer Center, Attn: Froedtert Hospital Foundation, 9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226 or Zilber Family Hospice, 1155 Honey Creek Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 902, Pewaukee, WI 53072.
Read MoreJan was a marvelous woman, full of love and light , and always kind. Everyone enjoyed being with Jan and she was and will always be a most treasured member of the Zilber Ltd. family. She was courageous and compassionate . Jan led a life of relevance. Hugh and Katie McManus
HUGH AND KATIE MCMANUS
May 23, 2018 | BROOKFIELD, WI | Friend
I am saddened to hear this. Although we lost contact over the years, she will always be remembered fondly as "Aunt Jan". Many family gatherings were spent around my Grandmother's kitchen table enjoying wonderful homemade pasta and Italian cookies and playing Royal Rummy. I remember sleep overs at her house and playing with "Bugsy" her beloved rabbit. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
Gina Rae Thacker
May 22, 2018
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Fran Halas
May 21, 2018 | Whitefish Bay, WI
Jan was my travel friend!
She pushed me in a wheelchair to see the Mona Lisa...they removed th restraining belts for us❤
We went all over Europe, and the group caught me buying shoes, instead of going to another church
Classy woman
Ann Carlson
May 20, 2018 | Minneapolis, MN | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bob Van Dera
May 20, 2018 | Leesburg, VA | Family
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Robert Naviaux
May 20, 2018 | Elgin, IL
Jan and the Wolf family were an integral part of my sister and my childhood. I fondly remember the visits to Wilmette and our summer vacations to Clearwater Beach, Florida. The Naviauxs always have had a special place in our hearts for Jan, Scott, Shirley, Andy and Pauline.
Bob Naviaux
May 20, 2018 | Elgin, IL | Family
As a child, I fondly remember the many parties we had with the Wolf family. You always had a fun time with Shirley, Andy, Janis and Scott and Pauline. Then there were the summer vacations we shared in Clearwater Beach in Florida.
I can say that the Naviaux family loved the Wolf's and each individual Wolf member. Janis, may you Rest In Peace.
Bob Naviaux
May 20, 2018 | Elgin, IL