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Janice Heck Obituary
Janice Heck, 79, of Mays Landing, NJ passed away December 2, 2020 at AtlantiCare after a 12 day battle with the covid virus. Jan was born and raised in Vineland, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Adam and Ellen Kroelinger. She is survived by her husband Kenneth. She was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers, and is survived by brother William Kroelinger (SC); sisters Beverley Brown (Ocean City, NJ) and Judie Rush (SC); daughters Rachel Thorpe (AZ), Lisa Senter (CA), Kim Ferrari (CA), Amanda Heck (CO), and Cassandra Heck (NE), as well as 10 grandchildren. Jan held three masters degrees and was a principal in four elementary schools in Alaska for 10 years and for the Hong Kong International School for 7 years. She also was a writer having published three books, two of which were nominated for national awards. Jan was a beautiful, remarkable, and accomplished person who was devoted to her family and her faith. Due to the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Jan's memory may be made to the Margate Community Church, Margate, NJ, Cumberland Christian School, 1100 W. Sherman Avenue, Vineland, N.J. 08360, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984, or Christian Counseling Education Foundation 1803 E. Willow Grove St Glenside, Pa 19038 (Info and condolences: www.boakesfuneralhome.com)
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Betty Crowley
December 14, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Valerie Jost
December 11, 2020
Dear Ken, We are sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, Janice. May you find comfort in your memories and the love of your family.
Paul and Valerie Jost
Mark Stullenburger
December 9, 2020
Dear Ken, I'm very sorry to read about the passing of your wife, Janice. My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless and may peace be with you.
Millie Tate
December 8, 2020
Omg I am so sorry about Janice. She was a great Lady. Sending love and prayers for you and your family. At this time. Peace my friend
June Appleget
December 8, 2020
Dear Ken, Chick and I are so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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