Mrs. Janice M. Sowatsky

March 6, 1941 - February 2, 2021

Mrs. Janice M. (Jan) Sowatsky Saginaw Twp., Michigan Janice was called home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, from her home, with her family at her side. She was 79 years old. Janice Mildred (Hetzner) Sowatsky was born on March 6, 1941, in Saginaw, to the late Elmer and Mildred (Pacholke) Hetzner. She was married to Norman W. Sowatsky on August 11, 1962, in Saginaw, where he survives her. She is also survived by her children, Christina (Richard) Zeuner, Sheboygan, WI, Steven (Lisa) Sowatsky, and her grandchildren, Laura and William of Monroe, MI, Eric (Virginia) Sowatsky of Saginaw, MI, and her grandchildren, Allison, Luke Tyler and Daniel; her brother and sister-in-law, James (Carol) Hetzner; nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. She was also predeceased by her sister Marilyn (Hetzner) Bloomfield, and her son Paul Norman Sowatsky. Janice was a faithful member at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School, where she helped establish the school library, was head librarian for over 40 years, organized the yearly Fun Fair, and taught preschool for 29 years. Following her retirement, Janice enjoyed singing in the choir, knitting, reading, working in her gardens, going to her grandchildren’s school and sporting events and especially spending time with her family. In accordance with CDC regulations, distancing is suggested and masks are required. Jan’s visitation and funeral will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss, Saginaw, MI. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church on Saturday, February 6, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of her funeral service at 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Michael R. Korte will officiate. Her committal and burial will follow in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School or Valley Lutheran High School. Memories and sympathies of Janice may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com