Steven B. Janczak

Steven B. Janczak Steven B. Janczak, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Florian and Thrasilla Janczak of Kankakee, Ill.; children, Tammy (Wayne) Grable, Bill Janczak, Matt (Tracy) Janczak and Sarah Janczak; along with his loving partner, Jane Todd Ross and her children Christan (Jill) Wakeman, Kiersten (Travis) Wilcox; five grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. A lifelong sportsman and entrepreneur, Steve started his career as a college soccer coach at Lewis University where he was recognized by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics as district Coach of the Year in 1971 and 1973. In 1993 he started Finger Lakes Soccer Club and was dedicated to bringing the beautiful game to players across the region. Steve ran a business installing home security and entertainment systems, The Sound Guys, until his retirement in 2013. He and Jane moved to Kennebunk, Maine in 2016 where they enjoyed the many beaches, rivers and wildlife. He will be missed dearly by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Audubon Society, 225 Varick St., New York, NY 10014. Memorial services will be held on January 18 at 4 p.m. at Jensen Memorial Chapel,1200 N. Convent St., Bourbonnais, Ill., and in the springtime in Kennebunkport, Maine.