James M. “Jimmy” Janci of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023, at Franciscan Health Lafayette. He was 90.
Jimmy served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Crawfordsville, the VFW and the American Legion. He liked cooking, gardening and spending time with his beloved wife, Linda.
Born Oct. 7, 1932, in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of John Janci and Frances Quinley Janci. Was the materials manager at Mid-States Steel and Wire, retiring from there. He married the former Linda Lazzeroni. She survives.
Surviving family includes: wife Linda Janci; sister Mary Cheilli; sister-in-law Barbara (Gary) Enquist; and many nieces and nephews. In addition, he was father to a multitude of fur babies.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Norma.
Private graveside services will be held at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois. Arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville.
Donations in memory of Jimmy Janci can be made to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, 1104 Big Four Arch Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 or the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741.
