Deborah Janz

Funeral services for Deborah Kay Janz, 67, of Dickinson, will be 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Dickinson with Pastor Lisa Lewton and Pastor Joe Natwick officiating. Inurnment will take place on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 1:00 p. m. CDT in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Visitation for Deborah will be from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m. Wednesday at the church. Deborah passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. Deborah Kay was born November 21, 1948 in Ellendale, ND, the daughter of Roy and Esther (Dockter) Shuldheisz. She attended school in Ellendale, graduating from Ellendale High School in 1966. She then attended ND State School of Science in Wahpeton. Deborah married David Janz on March 8, 1968 in Wahpeton, ND. The couple was blessed with two children, Kenneth and Melody. Deborah was a devoted mother, housewife and volunteer in her community. She was active in the Boy Scouts of America for 9 years, CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital for 15 years and served on the Alter Guild and Banner Committee at St. John Lutheran Church. Deborah enjoyed gardening, quilting, canning, baking, crafting, WRCC, traveling and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, family and friends. She is survived by her husband, David Janz of Dickinson; son, Kenneth (Lori Mikl) Janz of Winona, MN; daughter, Melody (Gary) McClannahan of Cedar Rapids, IA; grandchildren, Katherine Janz, Jessica Janz, Matthew McClannahan, Sean McClannahan and Ben McClannahan; sisters, Priscilla Benfit and Sylvia Dobler; brothers, Roy Shuldheisz, Jr. , and John Shuldheisz; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Esther. In lieu of flowers, Deborah’s family suggests memorials to St. John’s Trust Fund.


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Burial Date: May 25, 2016
Church St. John's Lutheran Church

Funeral Service: Wednesday: St. John Lutheran Church, Dickinson, ND