Janice M. Schindler, 81, of Kendall died peacefully at her home Wednesday, June 30, 2010, under the care of her daughter, Paula, and while surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born July 1, 1928, to William and Florence (Aney) Smith in Kendall. She was baptized Aug. 5, 1928, and confirmed March 29, 1942, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to M. John Schindler on Oct. 6, 1956, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Together they made their home and raised a family in Kendall. She enjoyed crocheting and making afghans for her children and grandchildren, playing cards, dancing, doll collecting and deer hunting. She enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. She loved to take long car rides with her husband, looking for deer and enjoying the scenery. She also loved her trips to the Dairy Queen for lunch with her husband and dog Queenie. She was a lifelong, faithful member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and a past member of the Ladies Aid.
She is survived by her husband, John of Kendall; a son, James (Beverly Brandsteter) Smith of Elkhorn, Wis.; three daughters, Deborah (Doug) Elder, Patricia Young and Paula (Timothy) Drea, all of Kendall; her grandchildren, Ann Marie (Jeremy) Husnik of West Allis, Wis., Laura (Chris) Shilling of White Fish Bay, Wis., Brandi (Tim) Shore of Hillsboro, Jeremy Elder of Hillsboro, Justin (Danielle) Elder of Elroy, John (Kelli) Young of Kendall, Jaime (Gab) Angeles of Tacoma, Wash., Jeanna Young and Janessa Young, both of Kendall, and Kelsey Drea of Kendall; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Lyle (Betsy) Schindler of Hughes Springs, Texas, and David Schindler of Costa Mesa, Calif.; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Florence Smith; her brothers, Gibb, David and Robert; her sister, Fern Mashak; a son-in-law, Jerome Young; her mother- and father-in-law, Martin and Leona Schindler; and two brothers-in-law, Thomas and Norman Schindler.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kendall. Pastor Steven Neuman will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the church from 5–7 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday.
The Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, Kendall, is assisting the family with arrangements. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff members of Dairy Queen in Tomah for all their love and kindness. The family has asked in lieu of flowers to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin. Online condolences may be sent to sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.
