Janet Marie Mallwitz's Obituary
Janet Marie Mallwitz, 68, of Smiths Creek, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2015 in Henry Ford Hospital surrounded by family due to complications from diabetes.
She was born May 20, 1947 in St. Clair to the late Robert and Betty Rose (Smith) Pauly. She graduated as the salutatorian of St. Clair High School in 1965 and attended St. Clair County Community College. She married her one true love, Richard W. Mallwitz, on June 30, 1967. They settled in Smiths Creek next to Richard’s parents and Jan cherished the view out of her kitchen window for almost 45 years.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; her three children, Melisa (Aaron Trobaugh) and Mindy of Marysville and Zane Mallwitz of Smiths Creek; four grandchildren, Autumn Mallwitz, Trent, Harper and Grant Trobaugh of Marysville; her brother Robert (fiancé Pat) Pauly of Perrysburg, Ohio and his children Ryan (Leah) Pauly, Sara (Kent) Waugh and Laura (Angelo) Sanchez; her brother Herb (Donna) Pauly of Clarkston and their son Doug (Alexis) Welch; her brother Gerald of Smiths Creek and his children Michael, Brandy and Nicole Pauly and her sister Sheila (Dennis Justus)Pauly of San Jose, CA; her brother-in-law Ken (Bev) Mallwitz of Cummings, GA and his children Scott (Karn) Mallwitz, Kathy (Jeff) Riedel, Ken Mallwitz, Jodi (Steve)Rakowski, and April Wilcox; her close friend Susan Monterosso and her daughter Amber (Jesse) Budzinski and many great-nieces and great-nephews, church family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Betty Pauly, her loving grandmother, Lena Pauly, her husband’s parents, Isabel and Willard Mallwitz and a special cousin, Denny.
Jan was passionate about Her Lord Jesus Christ, her family, and helping others. She came to know Christ as her Savior in 1976 and she spent the last 39 years fervently living her Faith and touching many, many lives. She embodied Matthew 25:37-40. She fed the hungry, housed the homeless, visited nursing homes, hospitals and prisons and nurtured the hurting and downtrodden. She once drove to Guatemala in order to transport supplies for a missionary. She mentored numerous people through Bible studies in her home and was actively involved in Cross Current Church for many years where she and Richard served as greeters. She was present in so many areas of her husband’s and children’s lives. She spent many afternoons cheering on the St. Clair Saints Football, Baseball and Softball teams while Richard “Coach Mal” coached. She attended and cheered on her children in their activities. They always knew mom was in the stands, auditorium or theater. After building stalls for her granddaughter’s horses, Jan loved watching Autumn ride. For her extended family, she planned gatherings and prepared delicious meals and amazing pies. Jan absolutely adored any and all babies and as a doula she helped welcome more than 20 babies into the world including three of her grandchildren and a great niece.
Cremation has taken place and the family will receive friends at Jan’s Celebration of Life on Friday, July 10, 2015 from 6 to 7pm in Cross Current Church of Port Huron. Pastor Mark Wargo will then officiate the memorial service. Jan loved the colors purple and pink and the family requests that you wear those colors to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Cross Current Church, Servant Ministries Guatemala or Operation Transformation. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home. To Leave a message of comfort please visit www.youngfuneralservices.com
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