She was born on July 12, 1941, in Sterling, the daughter of John and Lilah (Sibley) Gorzny. Janice had worked throughout her life at various occupations: She had worked at the former Rock Falls National Bank for 25 years, JC Penney Store in Sterling for 15 years, had worked at Walgreens, bartended at the Sterling Candlelight Inn, and had painted playground equipment for Coloma Twp Park District. Jan was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was active in the choir. She had been a bowler for many years and an avid card player.
Survivors include her children: Rodney (Sarah) Kuepker, Kyle (Jill) Kuepker, and Jodi (Tom) Frank; her sister, Jolene (Don) Kelly; her brothers: Jack Gorzny, Jerry (Nancy) Gorzny, Joel (Debra) Gorzny, and Jim (Sara) Gorzny; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Carol Jean Gorzny.
A gathering of friends and family will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 10 – 11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM, with the Reverend Thomas Doyle officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given in her memory to St. Jude Children Research Hospital.
