Janene Joy Grosz

Janene Joy Grosz, 61, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025, after a two-year battle with cancer. Janene was born on March 3, 1964, in Worthington, MN, the daughter of Allen and Violet (Anderson) Schmidt.

Janene is survived by her husband, John Grosz of Sioux Falls, SD; her daughters Rachel van Huyssteen (Quintin; children: Kierra, Elzaan, and Saskia) of Reno, NV, and Stephanie Appel (Jeremy; child: Julie) of Bigelow, MN; her sons Kenny Winters (Michaela; children: Violet and Elena) of Waukesha, WI, and Justin Winters of Eau Claire, WI; her sister Jill Ver Mulm (Roger; children: Ashlee and Ryan) of Sioux Center, IA; her brother David Schmidt (Dayna; children: Abby and Emily) of Spencer, IA; Bentley (daughter of Ashlee) and Shelby (spouse of Ryan); her Aunt Janet Hundertmark (Ginger) of Mesa, AZ and the father of her four children, Steve Winters of Ocheyedan, IA. She is also survived by her Father-in-law, John Grosz Sr. of Pierre, SD, Mother-in-law, Alice Tulio of Somerton, AZ, brothers-in-law, Todd (Tina) Grosz of Las Vegas, NV, Cory Grosz of Round Rock, TX, Daniel Grosz of Brandon, SD, special sister-in-law, Melanie (Steve)Nelson, and sister-in-law, Naomi Grosz of Milan, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Violet Schmidt, and her brothers Gregory and James, who died in infancy.

A Visitation will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5-7 PM, with "Sharing of Memories" starting at 6 PM, at Heritage Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held 11 AM, Friday, May 2, 2025, at American Reformed Church with Pastor James Albrecht officiating, 1720 Burlington Ave, Worthington, MN 56187. Following the service, the family invites you to join them for a lunch reception at Duffer's Bar & Grill. A longer obituary can be found at www.heritagesfsd.com.