Janice Lorraine Vanek Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Janice Lorraine Vanek of Lewistown, Montana, born in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, who passed away on February 7, 2024 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Glen Ristow; her husband Robert James "Jim" Vanek; her son Joseph Vanek; her son-in-law Brad Benson; her brother Bob Ristow (Pat); and her great grandchild Mario Pollock.
She is survived by: her children, Tim Vanek (Julie) of Cut Bank, Tom Vanek (Michelle) of Kalispell and VeraAnne Benson of Helena; her sister Doris Masterson of Naples, FL; her daughter-in-law Julie Vanek of Kalispell; her grandchildren, LeAnne Vanek (Ryan Winkowitsch), BJ Vanek (Mickey), Joe Vanek (Ashley), Leslie Vanek (Wade Berkram), Cade Vanek, Hannah Vanek (Willie Davis), Michael Huston (Rachel Hagen), Brady Benson (Dayna), Brooke Benson (Alexa), Larry Johnston (Ashley) and Andy Hofer; her great grandchildren, Bradlee, Hadyn, River, Payzlie, Cruz, Kyrah, Jackson, Payton, Jaxon, Remington, Ruger, Beretta, Julia, Aspen, Patty, Mark, Tony, Kiara, Dallas, Wyatt, Ashley, Haley, Dusty, Austin, Emmalee and Ryder; and her mother Vera Ristow.
Donations may be given to Camp Mak-A-Dream, The Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance, or the charity of the donor's choice.
