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Until We Meet Again

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Thursday, June 11th, 2020

Janice J. Papke (nee Goderski)

Big Bend – Joined her husband Melvin in Heaven on June 11, 2020 at the age of 80. Loving Mom of Kerry (Michael) Carron, Kristin (Bart) Nowicki, and Kendra (Mark) Boutin. Dearest Granny of Kyle and Kody Jacobs, Tristan Carron, Brady and Cassidy Nowicki, Jacob and Jeremy Boutin. Great Granny of Ben. Dear sister of Connie Murphy. Further survived by nieces, nephews, grand nieces/nephews, cousins and friends.

Jan was a retired teacher from the Oak Creek Franklin School District. She proudly served as Lt/Col with the CAP/USAF, Mil. Squadron #5.

Visitation will be held at the Max A. Sass and Sons Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Wednesday at St. Joseph Church (S89 W22650 Milwaukee Ave., Big Bend, WI). Attendance at the church is limited to 50 people. Private interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family for charity.

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Moving Up

By Kerry · Comments (0)

Friday, September 1st, 2017

Jan’s family, friends, and relatives are always welcome to come and visit her at her residence. She loves having company and very much enjoys seeing you all.

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Enjoying Independence Day Fun Outdoors

By Kerry · Comments (2)

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

: Jan enjoying the celebration and activities.

: Hmm, looks like Jan wants a turn.

: Look out! Jan’s playing games again!

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Wow!! Hot Date?

By Kerry · Comments (9)

Saturday, June 3rd, 2017

Ha! Got ya.

Mom had a nice pampering type of date with the hairdresser (something I think mom has always enjoyed).

I remember as a child how making a date to have my hair permed was something mom always made a big deal over. Then again, with the stubborn Papke hair, we (at least for me) can use all the help we can get!

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My (Digital) Attempt at Coloring Like Mom

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Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017

This image started out just like a page from one of my mom’s coloring books – only, I downloaded it onto my computer and colored it in with an image manipulation tool digitally. It turns out that even when coloring digitally, I go out of the lines. The only benefit is that I can hit the “undo” button and try again. I just wanted to let mom know I was thinking about her and to share my attempt.

Did you see the caterpillar? How about the bee?

Want to give it a try? Here are some images you can download to color. Click on links. Print them off or do it digitally!

Spring Snowflakes: SSF1 | SSF2 | SSF3 | SSF4 | SSF5 | SSF6 | SSF7 | SSF8 (The one I did is SSF6)

: SSF1

: SSF2

: SSF3

: SSF4

: SSF5

: SSF6

: SSF7

: SSF8

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Off to the Races

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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017

Keeping the residents entertained can sometimes be challenging but races designed to re-enforce hand-eye coordination and balance combines physical therapy with fun and a little bit of competition.

The race involved balancing pancakes on a spatula, being wheeled to the other side of the room and flipping the pancakes to fill a plate.

Rumor has it that Jan won the race. Was there any doubt?

The Pancake Races