David A. Janke, age 62, late of South Holland, IL, beloved husband of Johanne, nee Elema; dear father of Pamela (Bill) Ritsema, Rev. Gregory (Kim) and Brent (Debra); loving grandfather of eight; fond brother of Jeanette (Jacob) Venhuizen, Doris (late Wilbur) Slager, John (Constance), Rudy (Nola), and the late Phillip. Visitation Sunday, March 3, 2002, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral service Monday, March 4, 2002, 11 a.m. at the Peace Christian Reformed Church, 833 E. 168th St., South Holland, IL. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, IL. Dave was the retired Director of Public Relations for the Village of South Holland and a minister in the Christian Reformed Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to the David A. Janke Memorial Fund at Peace Christian Reformed Church to continue Dave’s mission of promoting racial diversity. More info at 708-333-7000 or www.legacy.com
