Janice A. Stucky

Janice A. Stucky age 89, of Pine Island died on Monday, September 25, 2017 at her home in Pine Island. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Pine Island Cemetery.
Janice Adele Sahr was born on November 24, 1927 in Pine Island, MN to Clarence and Edythe (Rew) Sahr. Janice grew up in Pine Island and graduated from Pine Island High School in 1945. After graduation she worked in the Superintendent's office at Pine Island Schools. She married William L. Stucky in 1947 and they later divorced. In following years, Janice was employed at Minton Lumber in Minneapolis. While employed in Rochester, Janice worked for Whiting Press Inc., Paine Webber of Rochester and part time as deputy city clerk for the City of Pine Island. Janice was a longtime caretaker for her son, Steven and also for her mother Edythe. Janice was active in local and state levels of the Business & Professional Women's Clubs, served as State Editor of the Minnesota Business Woman and was a long time member of Paws and Claws and Safe Haven Humane Society. Janice was also a lifetime member of Grace Episcopal Church in Pine Island until its closing and then St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Rochester.
Janice is survived by her grandchildren, Ben and Carrie Ann Stucky; great-grandson, Abram Stucky; sister-in-law, Pat Sahr and daughter-in-law, Nancy Stucky.
Janice was preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven J. Stucky and brother, James Sahr.
It was Janice's request that any memorials be directed to the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester or Animal Humane Societies of Rochester.
Arrangements are with the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island.