Leonard Leroy Janis Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leonard Leroy Janis (Wanblee, South Dakota), who passed away on December 31, 2021 at the age of 70. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leonard Leroy Janis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Janis, Sr. and Myrtle; his aunts and uncles, Chester Janis, Norman Janis, Cleveland Janis, David Janis, Seymour Rouillard, Lloyd Long Soldier, Eugene Long Soldier, Jacob, Amelia, Beatrice Janis, Annie Janis, Jane Rouillard, Stella Janis, Florita Pumpkin Seed and Eliza Morrison; his cousins, Benjamin Janis, Lloyd Janis, Clarence Janis, Charlee Janis, Calvin Pumpkin Seed, Belva Janis-Young and Linda Janis; his sister Ruth Janis; and his nephews, Seth Salway and Benjamin Long Wolf.

He is survived by: his wife Valentina Janis; his children, Leonard Janis III, Lynell Janis, Bonnie Janis, Shante Gilbert and Kane Gilbert; his cousins, Jerry, Marlene Janis, Johnathan Long Soldier, Carol, Robert and Sandra Janis; and his stepchildren, Jonathan White Magpie, Kelly Escamilla, Sabrina Escamilla, Rudy Escamilla, Mervyn Gilbert and Mamie Gilbert. He is also survived by grandchildren, friends, & relatives.