Jan Marie Strang
June 18, 1950 - November 15, 2022
Obituary
BLACK EARTH - Jan M. “Janney” Strang, age 72, of Black Earth, passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. She was born on June 18, 1950, in Madison, the daughter of Arlie and Lucille (Amidon) Smith.
Jan grew up in Brooklyn, Wis., and graduated from Oregon High School in 1968. She worked for the State of Wisconsin, Department of Motor Vehicle for over 30 years, retiring in 2005.
Jan loved to bake. Her chocolate chip cookies were famous amongst her daughter’s friends and Christmas cookies were her absolute favorite. Jan was a classic car enthusiast. She loved going to car shows and winning trophies for her 1964 Ford Fairlane. In her downtime, Janney enjoyed knitting, playing Euchre and Rummy, going to Fish Fry Fridays and watching her grandchildren grow into amazing young adults.
Janney is survived by her beloved, Arden Danz; daughter, Heather (Nick Sr.) Roberson; sister, Joyce (Gary) Mohr; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Heidi; and parents, Arlie and Lucille Smith.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO BLACK EARTH, 1710 Center St., Black Earth, at 12 noon, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.
Memorials may be gifted to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Black Earth
Funeral & Cremation Care
1710 Center Street
(608) 767-3684