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1952
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2020
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Janice Charchenko Obituary
Jan was born on September 25, 1952, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of the late Prince and Lucille (Beving-Wheeler) Charchenko. She was raised in Crookston, MN, and graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1970. She worked at Crookston Central High School, Crookston National Bank, Offut Chevrolet in Fargo, ND, and then for the Minnesota Department of Transportation for over 27 years. She was baptized and became a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Crookston, MN, where she was a Deacon and taught Sunday School. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary where she held many offices including president, as well as a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, and the IWVA Auxiliary, where she held many offices and traveled to conventions in the US and Canada. In her free time, she enjoyed going on trips with family and friends, cooking, baking, reading, gardening, and flowers. In the same year there were 4 cousins born, Bruce Alt, Barb Snyder, Marlene Keller, and Jan. They all shared a special bond with each other and many of their other cousins.
Jan is survived by her brother, William "Bill" (Linda) Wheeler of Commerce Township, MI; sister, Jo Anne (Mike) Evans of Billings, MT; special cousin, Barbara Snyder; as well as many more cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Prince and Lucille Charchenko.
A memorial service for Jan will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Crookston, MN, once the restrictions from the Covid-19 Pandemic are lifted. Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston, MN, near her parents.
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Susie Beving
April 30, 2020
Jan was my cousin, in the age group of my younger sister, Barb, and I didn't see her often because I lived out of state. But I know she had a good heart, was a good storyteller about her work, the Legion and many other things and worked hard at family gatherings. She cared about her immediate family, extended family, friends and onetime co-workers. We'll all miss her.
Roxanne Henderson
April 30, 2020
I am so sorry to her about Janice.. I was lucky enough to see and spend some time with her after I moved back here from Texas.. She was a wonderful person we had many good time's in our high school days. Prayers go out to all her family..
Nonie Stewart
April 28, 2020
Bill & Joanne, Am so sorry to lose Jan. She was such a big part of my family & Phil's kids. Phil's kids all remember her coming to the lake & to all the family parties at Barb's as my kids do too. I have heard from all 3 of them and my kids. We have such good memories of her. She was always such good help too!! If this Covid-19 ever lets us be together some of us will try & be at a memorial. Love, Hugs, and blessings, Nonie
Emery
April 22, 2020
My condolences Charchenko family. When we lose someone so dear, our lives become filled with sorrow. May the memories fill you with joy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your hearts.
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