Janish

Steve Frank Janish, 79, of Columbus, entered into Eternal Rest on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022.

Steve was born in Fayetteville on July 1, 1942, the son of Joe F. and Mary (Canik) Janish.

He served honorably from 1964 to 1966 in the United States Army as an Army Combat Medic.

Steve worked for twentynine years as an ICU Nurse for Brackenridge Hospital in Austin.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Ellinger.

Steve was a gifted musician and singer. He enjoyed playing the guitar, violin, and accordion. He was the type of person that never met a stranger, and truly enjoyed taking the time to visit with folks in the community.

Steve is survived by three sisters: Mary Rainosek and husband, Frank of Austin; Vlasta Korenek and husband, Lawrence of Columbus; and Clara Gerik, of Fayetteville; two brothers: Robert Janish and wife, Evelyn of Bellville; and Joe Janish and wife, Diane of Fayetteville; eight nieces; fourteen nephews, and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Paul Janish, Peter Janish, and Alois Janish, two sisters: Annie Janish and Angeline Janish; sister-in-law, Charlene Janish; brother-in-law, Frank Gerik; four nephews; and one great niece.

A visitation was held on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church of Ellinger. A Holy Rosary was recited at 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 209 E. Bell St., Fayetteville. Burial followed at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, masses may be given in Steve’s remembrance.

Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.