Janet Lee Winkler

Janet Lee Winkler, age 66, of Storm Lake, Iowa formerly of Schaller, Iowa died Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Society in Newell following a valiant battle with cancer for several years. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 20, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Schaller. Visitation will take place Sunday, March 19, 2017, from 4-7:00 p.m. with a rosary prayed at 4:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Janet Lee Boltz was born December 8, 1950, in Grand Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Stanley and Betty (Humiston) Skay. She attended school in Cherokee, Iowa, graduating from Washington High School in 1970. On January 22, 1971, Janet was united in marriage to William Lee Winkler at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Cherokee. Together, they were blessed with seven children: Matthew, Michael, Billie Jo, Jennifer, Amy, Sarah, and Rob. Janet worked as a cook for many years in Schaller at Andy’s Café, Diane’s Café, and Sparky’s. Outside of working, Janet volunteered her time for the Girl Scouts, VFW, and the Moose Lodge. Janet was a very humble and generous women. She enjoyed sewing, especially quilting, and made pillowcases for children at the hospital. Janet liked gardening, canning, and spending time with her bible study and card club groups. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her nine grandchildren. Janet will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Billie Jo (Todd) Heth of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Jennifer (Robert) Atkins of Stafford, Virginia; Amy (Justin) Schlafer of Aurelia, Iowa; Sarah (Ben) Sackett of Newell, Iowa; Rob (Tabbatha) Winkler of Curlew, Iowa; grandchildren: Alex Schlafer of Aurelia, Iowa; Kayla Werneburg of Newell, Iowa; Kennedey Winkler of Lake View, Iowa; Elizabeth Atkins of Stafford, Virginia; Sabrina Werneburg of Newell, Iowa; Dane Schlafer of Aurelia, Iowa; Lillian Atkins of Stafford, Virginia; Kalven Winkler of Curlew, Iowa; and Kyler Winker of Curlew, Iowa; brother, Stanley Skay of Cherokee, Iowa; sister, Carol Roberts of Lincoln, Nebraska; many cousins and other extended family members. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Lee Winkler; and twin sons, Matthew and Michael.

Janet Lee Winkler

December 8, 1950 - March 16, 2017