Sam Janusweski
Sam Janusweski, 59, of Springfield died at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 6, 1953 in Springfield to Leonard J. and Marilyn E. (Green) Janusweski. He is preceded in death by his father and one sister, Leona Diane Janusweski. Sam married Susan L. (Schaeffer) Janusweski on May 17, 1996 and she survives.
Also surviving are his two stepsons, Jared and Jason Wood, both of Springfield; two sisters, Sue (Charles) Stroub of Downers Grove and Judy (Rick) Hinds of Springfield; three brothers, Bruce (Nancy) of Springfield, Jeffrey (Pam) of Chatham, and Brett (Carla) of Williamsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Sam retired from the Springfield School District in 2012 as an electronic technician. He enjoyed wood working, boating, music and was an Illini fan.
Visitation: 1:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 26, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Jeff Grant officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Linda Johnson-Kabisch posted on 11/25/12
Whenever Sam came to Butler School because of a copier problem, Sam always greeted everyone with his big smile. He was a good problem solver of copier glitches and left our building with a smooth running copier. He also was always supportive of staff in those early copier years!