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Frances Janik Obituary
August 7, 1931 - December 25, 2022
Godfrey, Illinois - Frances L. Janik, 91, passed away on December 25, 2022 in Godfrey, Illinois.
Frances was born on August 7, 1931 in Madison, IL to parents John and Anna Urban (nee Borosky).
Frances retired from Madison County Courthouse, where she worked for 20 years as a receptionist. After retiring, she worked for Neiman Marcus and Mr. Donut in Godfrey, Illinois. Fran loved traveling, cooking for family get-togethers, and dancing. She volunteered at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Fairmont City, IL. for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Janik; son, Dennis Janik; parents, John and Anna Urban; sisters Irene (Frank) Gavlick and Dorothy (Stanley) Serwatka; and nephew, Jerry Serwatka.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Tony "Sonny" Janik and partner Linda Garrett; Stephen "Pepe" Janik and wife Janice; grandchildren, Derrek (Marie) Janik and Ashley (Cortez) Janik; great-grandson, Colin Janik; nephews, Johnny (Laura) Gavlick, Frankie (Leah) Gavlick, Terry Serwatka; niece Paula (Eric) Elson; plus many great-nieces and great-nephews, whom she loved very much. Also surviving is her long-time traveling and dancing companion Tom Markavick. (If there was a polka band in town – you can bet that Fran and Tom would be there!)
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Hill Funeral Home, Glen Carbon, IL. Funeral service will start at 2:00 p.m., with an interment immediately following at Sunset Hill Cemetery.
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Debbie Sztukowski
September 5, 2023
I was thinking of my mom tonight, Rosemarie Hozian Sztukowski (7/29/22) and thought about your mom. Just found this sad news. Our moms were very close. End of a great era.always enjoyed seeing her at Polish Hall when we were able to make it in. Deepest sympathy from Debbie Sztukowski Yashuk (Orlando)
Paula Ridgway-Elson
January 18, 2023
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Toni Karbarski
January 5, 2023
Francie was a great breath of life around everyone! And such a good cousin to chat with on the phone. I was unable to attend funeral for health reasons, but she will never be forgotten
Toni Kaye Karbarski
Ray Arriola
January 3, 2023
So sorry for your loss!
Jane Starr
January 3, 2023
Tony, Mike and I are so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was always so sweet to us whenever we saw her, and she and Jackie are together again. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your whole family.
Becky Manso
January 3, 2023
I´m so very for your loss. She was a very special person that was so full of life and love for her family. That smile she always had will be truly missed. Hopefully she´s joined her sisters in heaven and they are having a blast. Prayers and love to all of her family.
Donna Reynolds
January 1, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss.What a wonderful classy lady she was. Prayers
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