JANICE JUNKER

Janice Elaine (Schmidt) Junker of Grand Bend and formerly of New Hamburg, passed unexpectedly at South Huron Hospital in Exeter on Thursday, April 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, at age 84.
Beloved wife and best friend of Bruce Donald Junker.
Loved mother of Mike Junker and 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 and 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 that she could enjoy her grandchildren. Janice loved people and was a great organizer and planner. She loved her grandchildren immensely and her church. In later life, she became an 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, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with Pastor Nadine Schroeder-Kranz officiating. This will be followed by the funeral service at the church at 1 p.m. At Janice’s request, casual or golf attire can be worn (no spikes, please).
Interment at Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, at later date.
Memorial donations, if desired, to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Zurich, the South Huron Hospital in Exeter or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood