Gail Susan (Hart) Janke left this earth Wednesday, November 10th, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Gail was born on November 19, 1949, to Harold and Muriel (Nelson) Hart. She grew up on a farm in
rural Humbird. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967 and then married her high school
sweetheart Michael G. Janke, Sr., December 2, 1967. Together they had five children and resided in
rural Alma Center. They later divorced.
Gail was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and great-grandmother who had a love for birds,
reading, puzzles, and the Green Bay Packers. She had a huge place in her heart for the Lord and for
animals.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Ken and Richard Hart, sister Kathy Stolp, brother-
in-law Lee Segerstrom, and special friend William (Sonny) Theiler.
She is survived by her sister Karen Segerstrom of Oklahoma, children Tammy (Gene) Simmons of
Blair, Pam Laufenberg of Black River Falls, Sue (Scott) Guenther of Blair, Michael Jr. (Amanda)
Janke of Black River Falls, and Anne (Darrin) Boehm of Black River Falls. Grandchildren Amanda
Hovey (Cam Daley), Mikayla Simmons (Gage Everson), Brandon Simmons (Savanna Johnson), Erika
Simmons, Ryan (Ashley) Laufenberg, Duane Laufenberg, Jr., Briar Guenther (Cassandra Cable),
Travis (Alexis) Guenther, Reed Guenther, Ellen, Hallie, and Mariah Janke, Nolan and Charley Boehm
and Dylan Dutton. Great grandchildren Isiah and Aubrey Laufenberg, Adelynn and Blaine Guenther,
and Jolie Daley. Brother-in-law Harvey Stolp of Arizona and many nieces and nephews.
Gail will be remembered for her humor, funny one-liners, and homemade sandwiches that she made
sure she had when her grandchildren visited.
There will be a Celebration of Gail’s Life and open house on Friday November 26, 2021 from 1:00-
3:00 at the Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home (128 S. Hoffman St. Hixton, WI 54635). Officiating for the
Celebration of Life is Pat Trotter.
The Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements (715-963-2311)
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