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Janet Jorgensen Obituary
Janet Schalk, Jorgensen, 72, passed away from cancer on July 14, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
She was born March 20, 1951, in Elgin, Illinois, attended school there, eventually graduating from Northern Illinois University Summa Cum Laude with a degree in education. She taught grade school in Illinois, a reservation school in South Dakota, and was a paraprofessional at Linderman 7th grade. From Linderman she taught at Kalispell Junior High as a Special Ed. Teacher, Special Ed. Department Head, and often substituted at various grades in School District #5 after her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charlotte and Alfred W. Schalk, and is survived by her son, Kai Jorgensen, special friend, Howard Karp, her sister Su (Bill) Davis, and brother, Bill (Nancy) Schalk, nieces and nephews, and many students and friends.
"Jann", as her many friends called her, loved to teach, travel, meet new people, and just be outside experiencing the beauty all around her. Her positive attitude toward life was infectious and an inspiration to all who knew her.
Services will be held at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023.
Memorials in Jann's name may be made to The Humane Society of Northwest Northwest Montana, The Glacier Park Conservancy, or the charity of your choice. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.
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Lorene Vanderwalker
July 26, 2023
Jann was a dear friend who will be missed. I always remember her lovely smile and the many miles we traveled together. So sorry I was unable to attend her service. My prayers for Kai´s peace and consolation!
Roger Richmond
July 24, 2023
Jann was a wonderful person and appreciated colleague, who loved her students. I am sure you inspired many and we will miss her.
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