JUNKER: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, Janice Elaine (Schmidt) Junker of Grand Bend, formerly of New Hamburg, age 84. Beloved wife and best friend of Bruce Donald Junker. Loved mother of Mike Junker, Tim & Melody Junker all of New Hamburg. Cherished Nana of Chantelle (Junker) Adams, Samantha Junker, Marlee (Casey), Cailin (Austin) and Max Junker, Luke Fay and Katie Fay. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joyce & Ray Gingerich of Alberta, Barry & Nancy Schmidt of Stratford, Linda & Keith Battler of Kincardine, Carl & Joyce Junker of New Hamburg, Janet & Don Kobe of Grand Bend, Al & Tamara Junker of New Dundee, also loved and remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Lorne & Florence (Wilhelm) Schmidt, sibling Ron Schmidt and his wife Sharon, in-laws David & Catherine (Mein) Junker and her niece Ann Junker. At Janice’s request, Cremation has taken place. Janice managed the Wilmot Medical Centre for over 25 years before she took early retirement so she could enjoy her grandchildren. Janice loved people and was a great organizer & planner. She loved her grandchildren immensely and her church. In later life she became a avid golfer, winning two championships with her beautiful golf swing at the Rotonda Golf Course in Florida. Family and friends will be received at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Goshen Street South, Zurich, on Saturday, May 03, 2025, from 11 am to 12:30 pm., followed by the Funeral Service at the Church at 1 pm. At Janice’s request casual or Golf Attire to be worn (NO SPIKES). Pastor Nadine Schroeder-Kranz officiating. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg at later date. Memorial donations if desired, to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Zurich, South Huron Hospital, Exeter or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with Funeral Arrangements.
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Marc Trottier
Bruce, our condolences to you & your family. Janice was a kind & fun-loving person. We were fortunate to have known her.
Marc & Wendy Trottier
Kathryn Herold
Our sympathy to all,
Chuck & Kathryn Ann (Gingerich) Herold
Kathy Gielen
Bruce ad family Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone and remembering a truly wonderful person that meant so much to so many. We find comfort in the knowledge that Janice’s kindness, compassion and spirit will live on through those she has left behind
Kathy & John Gielen
Nancy
So sorry for your loss. A very special, classy lady. I enjoyed our friendship and will miss her.
Nancy & Doug Kaminska
Judie Bowlby
Dear Bruce and Family: it was always a joy to visit with you and Jan in Englewood, Grand Bend, the pool in New Hamburg. We enjoyed so many good outings with the gang, you were a wonderful couple, always welcoming and happy. I am so sorry you are experiencing this heavy sadness, but do keep those good memories readily available. You are in my thoughts as you travel thru this difficult time.
Sincerely, Judie Bowlby, New Hamburg.
Edna Black
Sincere sympathy Bruce and family Janice was one in a million who shared her many gifts with others thereby enriching our lives Sending love hugs and prayers from cousins Edna & Ted Black
Sharon and Ted Sanders
Dear Bruce and family,
So sorry to read about Jan’s death. She was always a treasure to visit with at St Peter’s Lutheran at coffee hour. She will be missed by so many of us..her smile especially.
Sincerely Sharon and Ted Sanders.
Sharon Crown
Dearest Bruce and family,
My heart is so sad to hear of the passing of your wonderful Janice.
I first met you and Janice at Sauble Court when your Mom lived there and immediately we became friends.
When you moved to Grand Bend, we often met up at the grocery store and had a little chat.
Please know you are in my sincere thoughts and prayers as you face this terrible loss.
Much love, Sharon Crown.