Elaine C. Janicek, age 80 of Clintonville, formerly Franksville, Wisconsin passed away October 9, 2021.
Born in Racine December 29, 1940, the daughter of the late James and Jeanette (nee. Brown) Haas. She graduated from Horlick High School and later in life received an associate degree from Gateway Technical College in Computer Science. On April 23, 1960, she married Joseph M. Janicek Sr. Elaine worked for many years at American Motors in Kenosha. After furthering her education, she also worked for the Village of Sturtevant offices, and after moving to Clintonville worked up until her passing at the Shell gas station. Elaine loved her horses, riding and falling off. She spent much time taking care of her other baby, a 1969 Mach 1 Ford Mustang, attending car shows and doing burnouts. Elaine rode 4 wheelers, shot trap, had fun with her bowling leagues and pool leagues. According to her family she knew how to live life to the fullest!
Sadly, missed by her loving husband Joe Sr., son, Joe Jr.; granddaughters: Alisha (Kyle) Bouchard, Amanda (Chris) Casey and Anna Janicek. Further survived by one precious 2-year-old grandson Atlas, also her brothers and sisters survive her, Kathy (Joe) Sanders and James (Dawn) Haas; sister-in-law, Anne (Tom) Hareng; and brother-in-law, Anthony “Tony” (Carol) Janicek Sr. Further survived by nieces, nephews many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents and daughter-in-law Kimmy Janicek
Visitation and viewing Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 10 to 12 noon at the Mealy Funeral Home, 225 W. Main St., Waterford, WI 53185. Services will begin at 12 noon. Private family burial will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park in Racine. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary, W4985 County Road FF, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin 53020. If flowers are to be purchased “the Pink Peony” is suggested by the family: 262-514-3251.
Mealy Funeral Home, Waterford is serving the family. www.mealyfuneralhome.com