Amanda Janas

A manda Janas, age 95, of North Platte, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the North Platte Care Center.

Amanda was born September 4, 1924, to John and Lydia Walker at Winner, SD, and grew up on the family farm.

On June 8, 1946, Amanda married the love of her life, Connie 'Con' Janas. They lived in Gregory, SD, until 1955 then moved to Lead, SD, and eventually moved to North Platte in '66. Amanda worked at Elvira's Pizza Parlor then Washington Elementary as a cook until retiring.

Amanda was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. She loved her family and enjoyed reading romance novels and watching game shows.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie; parents, John and Lydia Walker; brothers, Emil, Chris, Johnny and Willy; sisters, Adeline Holcomb, Elma Hutchison and Hertha Elliott; daughter-in-law, Judy Janas; son-in-law, Sid Kibler; and grandson, Cory Kingston.

Amanda is survived by her sons, Marvin (Cheryl) Janas, of Farmington, AR, and Rob (Peg) Janas and Allen (Sheryl) Janas, all of North Platte; daughter, Brenda Kibler, of Council Bluffs, IA; her sister, Edna Bicek, of Winner, SD; as well as numerous grandkids, great-grandkids, nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to Goodfellows Shoe Fund.