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Julie Janesko Obituary
May 20, 1949 - November 2, 2020
Shawnee, Kansas - Julie J. Janesko, 71, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Julie was the daughter of Matthew and Catherine Holek and was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Bishop Ward High School in 1967, and had a rewarding career of 32 years at Trans World Airlines.
Julie is survived by her husband and partner in life Robert Janesko, her daughters Lisa (Jeffrey) Wiedemann and Sarah (Anthony) Orel, and her beloved grandchildren Andrew and Benjamin Wiedemann.
Her family wishes to thank the clinicians that provided the utmost care for her, her siblings, family, close friends, and neighbors who brought her joy and comfort during this time.
In lieu of flowers or contributions, we ask that you hold on tight to your memories for comfort, remember to spend those extra moments with your loved ones, and take the time to enjoy life and all that it offers.
There will be a celebration of life mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS on Friday, November 20th at 10:00 AM. Private mausoleum entombment will occur at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, KS.
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Patrice Ludwig
November 13, 2020
Bob, Sarah, Lisa, and All- I am so sorry for your loss--and what a loss it is for all of you--and all of us who knew and loved Julie. Julie was always so sweet, fun, and funny. We shared a lot of good times when Lisa and Barbara played volleyball together. Whenever I would run into Julie at various places (Hy-Vee, Costco), she was the first to say hello and get me up to speed on your family. How she loved those grandsons! The last time I talked to her (maybe a year ago), she shared with me about her diagnosis. Typical Julie--she acknowledged that it was a crummy thing, but she was determined to fight it. How deeply she was loved--and how deeply all of you loved her. What a blessing to me to have known her. I send you all my deepest sympathy and many prayers.
Patrice (Burns) Ludwig
Susan Janesko
November 8, 2020
Rest in Peace, my dear, beautiful, Julie. Your heart was so full of love for everyone, especially your family. I admire your strength and your fight against this disease. You were the sister I never had, and your kindness and thoughtfulness was most admirable. I so enjoyed your company and how you would light up when talking about those two little precious grandkids and sharing pictures of them so proudly. The laughs and giggles you shared with all of us were so uplifting. Our sis-in-law lunches will not be the same without you. May God keep your family safe and take you into his healing arms. I love you, miss you, but most of all, so happy you are no longer suffering and you are in the hands and presence of our heavenly Father. Rest in peace, dear lady.
Mary Ann Janesko
November 7, 2020
Julie was the absolute most wonderful sister-in-law anyone could ask for. Julie was a loving, kind, generous and strong lady whom I admired. We spent so many fun times together which I will miss deeply, but will always cherish those special memories we shared. We both shared a love for Elvis but her’s was greater. Heaven has a new angel to watch over her loving family.
Sandra Pierce
November 7, 2020
To Bob, Lisa, Sarah and entire Janesko family: You were all so lucky to have had Julie in your lives. I was honored to call her my friend and will miss our conversations so very much. She was a pillar of support for me, and I will never forget her kindness all the while she was fighting her own battle. She was a beautiful, unselfish and compassionate woman, and I often told her the world needed more Julies in it. My heartfelt condolences to all who knew her. She was the best.
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