Janet Marlene Holtz

CROSS PLAINS-Janet M. Holtz, age 81, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Heartland Country Village. She was born on January 16, 1932, in Richland Center, the daughter of John A. and Alice H. (Anderson) Smelcer. On May 16, 1953, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Holtz at Five Points Lutheran Church. Jan provided daycare and helped to shape many young minds in the area. She had a variety of interests including ceramics, cardinals and gardening and was especially proud of her yard. Janet is survived by her husband Bob, her children, Richard (Patty), Ronald (Julie), Randall (Debbie); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many friends. She was preceded in death by three children, Robert Jr., Robert D. and Rhonda Lynn Irby and a brother Richard Smelcer. Funeral Services will be held at ST. MARTIN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2417 Church St., Cross Plains at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Burial will be in Five Points Lutheran Cemetery, Akan Township, Richland County at 3PM. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and also on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Country Village or to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church. Gunderson Cross Plains Funeral & Cremation Care 2421 Church St. 608-798-3141 www.gundersonfh.com Cemetery: Burial will be in Five Points Lutheran Cemetery, Akan Township, Richland County at 3PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Country Village or to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and also on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service Funeral Services will be held at ST. MARTIN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2417 Church St., Cross Plains at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2013.