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William E. "Bill" Janke

William E. "Bill" Janke obituary, Wichita, KS

William Janke Obituary

Janke, William "Bill" E., retired real estate/insurance agent, died Thursday, February 24, 2011. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the Marine Corp. Bill was an avid golfer volunteering at Braeburn golf course and playing many local courses. He was a member of WSU Alumni and enjoyed shooting, and camping with his grandsons. Bill is survived by his wife of fifty four years, Marilyn; son Drake (Sue) Janke; two grandsons, Blaine Janke and Chase Janke. Visitation from 4-8 Monday at Old Mission Mortuary, with the Funeral being held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions to WSU Alumni Foundation. oldmissionmortuary.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2011.

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Bill & Don on the course of course.

Donald Vice

February 28, 2011

Memories of my good friend of some sixty years include his years in the American Legion Drum & Bugle Corps where his talents helped the Corp win several awards. The last time I was in Wichita we played golf and enjoyed the stories of being in the Chartered Train to Miami in 1948 where Bill and
Marilyn put together a little romance
that lasted from then until eternity.
Marilyn was a great "Twirler" with the
Corp and Bill told me, "I may marry that little beauty." So many more memories but sufice it to say "my catcher" decided to join the Duke for a little game.

February 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Lane
Wichita, KS

Heidi (Mohr) Palmes

February 28, 2011

Drake, I am so sorry to learn of your dad's death. I know that he will be greatly missed.

February 27, 2011

Bill, I am going to miss your golf game, your vibrant sense of humor, and your down-to-earth view of life. You were a great friend. We were blessed to cross paths, and I will forever be grateful for our many days together.

Douglas Rhoads

Bill Whitmer

February 27, 2011

Marilyn: I was a good friend of Bill's during High School and especially during the Kern's years and after. He was a great guy and I know you will miss him a lot. My sympathy to you and your family.

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