Janet Marie Strokosch, aged 56 of Kentwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wally and Ardith Strokosch. Janet is survived by brother, Paul and Shirley Strokosch, brother, James; nieces and nephews, Sheryl and Steve Mann, Steven and Erika Strokosch, Brenda and John Mehling, Chelsea and Chris Police, Tracy and Thomas Meehan; eleven great nieces and nephews; one great great nephew. She was loved dearly by extended family in the Midwest and Poland and by friends far and wide. Funeral services for Janet will be held on Monday at 12:30 pm at Rush Creek Bible Church, 2334 - 76th Street, Byron Center, with Rev. Ken Kemper officiating. Entombment Kent Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Sunday from 3-6 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, and on Monday at Rush Creek from 10-11am. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Bible College or Our Daily Bread Ministries.
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September 11, 2018 5:15am
Just heard the news. Janet was a friend since the 70’s at church, and the while she attended college. Se used to come spend the weekends with us in Muskegon and cut all of our hair. We traveled to GBC to see her as well. A loving, happy lady!
- Susan Winn Hoekstra
December 05, 2017 7:19am
Janet was and still is a wonderful child of God... What a beautiful prayer warrior, and a quick smile for anyone... Praise the Lord she is home worshiping around the throne with so many other loved ones...
- Jerry Slagh
December 03, 2017 8:34pm
Dearest Jay- you have been a faithful friend, and prayer warrior. I will miss our visits on your Seattle retreats ☔ and my Grand Rapids visits 'home' 🌟 But, I look forward to our reunion when God calls me home ❤ Your faith walk will always inspire me to be a better reflection of our Lord and Savior.
To Janet's family- you are in my prayers as you grieve the loss of such a beautiful lady. I also pray that each of you know, or find, the Savior, Jesus Christ, that Janet found so much peace in. May He hold each one of you now ❤
With love, Vicki Crist xo
- Vicki Crist
December 03, 2017 6:05pm
Paul, Shirley and Jim. I'm so sorry for your loss. Janet was so brave and strong thoughout her illness, a true inspiration. It is comfort to know her pain is gone and she is with your mother, my sweet Aunt Ardith. God Bless.
- Kelly Martin Boyer
December 03, 2017 4:28pm
Janet, you have been such a special long-distance friend to us for many years. You were a joy to work with on GBC projects and we are so grateful for your mentorship of our daughter Beth during her time at the college. We will miss your visits, but are so glad you are now home.
- Jim and Marcie Fosse
December 03, 2017 12:15pm
My deepest sympathies to Janet's friends and family. I have worked with Janet for several years and have known her has a very lovely person. She will be missed here at Our Daily Bread Ministries but we all know that she is no longer suffering and is whole again. What a blessing to have known her.
- Joanne VandenBerg
December 03, 2017 9:01am
You have my deepest sympathy.
Janet was a special person.
She will be greatly missed.
- CherylTiesenga
December 03, 2017 8:58am
Janet I'm so happy we got to be friends at GBF. You are truly an inspiration in your love for God. I know you are happy being in God's presence and rejoicing with all who have gone before you you will be deeply missed.
- Michelle Aman
December 03, 2017 8:56am
My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Janet you were a very special friend. I'll always remember our Bible studies from years back and getting ice cream on 28th street I'm grateful God gave you to me as a friend you'll be missed dearly but so happy you are with your Lord and Savior..so happy you are free from pain and with your sweet Mom...until we meet again friend.
- Dottie Dietrich
December 02, 2017 8:22pm
Janet I'm glad I got to know you at GBC.You will be deeply missed
- Juanita Mathis
December 02, 2017 4:36pm
Janet, my dear friend. I so glad you are with your Lord and Savior. You will always be love and will be dearly missed.
- Jonathan Wilson
December 02, 2017 3:24pm
You were always an inspiration and and a joy to be friends with while you were at GBF. I'll always remember being prayers warriors. I'll see you again when God calls me home my friend.
- Pam Emenaker Gardner & DeWain
December 02, 2017 1:59pm
Janet, you have held so very many people close to your heart, and we all have held you close to our hearts. I️ can hardly even imagine how you are rejoicing in His presence right now, with your sweet little mom and all those who have gone before. Hallelujah!
- Ellen Anderson