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Janet Elizabeth Gans

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Janet Gans Obituary

Gans, Janet Elizabeth 46, of Saint Charles, MO, Thurs., Feb. 17, 2011. Beloved daughter of Virginia Gans (nee Storms) and Oscar Joe Gans; dear sister of Bradley (Sharon) Gans; dear aunt of Courtney and Duncan Gans; dear niece, cousin and friend of many. Janet loved sports and while growing up, she played baseball, basketball and soccer. She worked as a flight attendant with Ozark and TWA Airlines until her liver transplant in 2001. She then volunteered and worked with those needing or receiving transplants. She also helped others by working at Paraquad. Through the years, she had to fight numerous medical conditions but she maintained her love of life. She was always generous, never judgmental and always had a smile on her face. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Friends Of The Liver Center at SLUH, 14323 S. Outer 40, Suite 200M, Chesterfield, 63017 or MidAmerica Transplant Services, 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E #100, St. Louis, 63110. Services: Visitation at BAUMANN COLONIAL CHAPEL, 2504 Woodson Rd., Overland, MO, Sun., Feb. 20, 4-8 p.m. with Funeral, Mon., Feb. 21, 10 a.m. Interment Lake Charles Park Cemetery. Share condolences and memories at www.baumannchapel.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb. 20, 2011.

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Stephanie Biron

February 22, 2011

I've known Janet since we worked together at Ozark Airlines. She was funny, kind and fiercely strong and she will be greatly missed!!!

Mary Hediger

February 20, 2011

I only knew Janet for a short time during her life, but I always felt we connected because of our similar backgrounds. She was full of life and I always enjoyed her vivacious personality. She will be missed by many.

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