Obituary of Janice Elaine Junker

JUNKER: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, Janice Elaine (Schmidt)  Junker of Grand Bend, formerly of New Hamburg, age 84.  Beloved wife and best friend of Bruce Donald Junker.  Loved mother of  Mike Junker, Tim & Melody Junker all of New Hamburg.  Cherished Nana of Chantelle (Junker) Adams, Samantha Junker,  Marlee (Casey), Cailin (Austin) and Max Junker, Luke Fay and Katie Fay.  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joyce & Ray Gingerich of Alberta, Barry & Nancy Schmidt of Stratford, Linda & Keith Battler of Kincardine, Carl & Joyce Junker of New Hamburg, Janet & Don Kobe of Grand Bend,  Al & Tamara Junker of New Dundee, also loved and remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families.  Predeceased by her parents Lorne & Florence (Wilhelm) Schmidt, sibling Ron Schmidt and his wife Sharon, in-laws David & Catherine (Mein) Junker and her niece Ann Junker.  At Janice’s request, Cremation has taken place. Janice managed the Wilmot Medical Centre for over 25 years before she took early retirement so she could enjoy her grandchildren. Janice loved people and was a great organizer & planner. She loved her grandchildren immensely and her church.  In later life she became a avid golfer, winning two championships with her beautiful golf swing at the Rotonda Golf Course in Florida.  Family and friends  will be received at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Goshen Street South, Zurich, on Saturday, May 03, 2025,  from 11 am to 12:30 pm., followed by the Funeral Service at the Church at 1 pm.  At Janice’s request casual or Golf Attire to be worn (NO SPIKES). Pastor Nadine Schroeder-Kranz officiating.  Interment at Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg at later date.  Memorial donations if desired, to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Zurich, South Huron Hospital, Exeter or the  Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with Funeral Arrangements.