JANICE STERNHAGEN

A Celebration of life for Janice Sternhagen, 78, of Avon was held Saturday, September 10 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon, with Pastor Lorney Van Gerpen officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon was in charge of arrangements.

Janice Marie Sternhagen was born September 12, 1943 in Avon, the daughter of Robert and Reva (Pritzkau) Hieb. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, surrounded by her family.

Jan graduated from Avon High Schoolin1961.Shegraduatedfrom USD/SwithanAssociate’sDegree. She worked for John Engel for a few years before going to work for Dr.MorrisSchuurmansinWagner. Sheworkedforhimuntilheretired in 1992. His practice was sold to Vision Care and she continued to work there until she retired in November of 2017.

Jan married Jim Greenfield and a daughter, Julie, was born to their union. Jan later married Don Sternhagen on June 2, 1975.

Jan will be remembered for her love for her pets, going to casinos, and playing the piano. She gave piano lessons for many years. Jan’s favorite holiday was Labor Day.

Thankful for having shared her life are her husband, Don of Avon; daughter Julie Greenfield of Yankton and her daughters: JanaGreenfieldandSariyahJansen; sonSteve(Mary)Sternhagen of Yankton and their children: Nick (Megan), Tyler (fiancé Hannah) and Ryan (fiancé Danielle) Sternhagen;greatgrandchildren: Emma and Elsie; brother, Lloyd Hieb and friend Jane Nelson of Avon; and many relatives and friends.

Jan was preceded in death by herparents,andchildren:Danny and Sue Jayne Sternhagen.