Janice Isabelle Kavanagh's Obituary
Janice “Jan” Isabelle Kavanagh, age 87, passed away in Muskegon on May 22, 2021. She was born on December 21, 1933 to Robert Mish and Margaret Roest in Muskegon. She married her first husband Louis Kanaar in 1956 and they lived happily together until he passed away in 1966. In 1970 she married her second husband James Kavanagh, and they spent many years together before he passed away in 2007. Jan lived in Muskegon for most of her life, although she was lucky enough to travel all over the United States as well as the United Kingdom. She loved being a homemaker and greatly enjoyed decorating her house. She is survived by her son, Steve (Deb) Kanaar; her two grandchildren, Nicholas (Rita) and Alexandra (Bryan); and her three great grandchildren, Walter, Delvin, and Langston. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Louis; her second husband, James; and her brother, Robert Mish. An outdoor visitation will take place on Saturday June 5, 2021, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services (6291 Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444). In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Jan’s memory to The Harbor Hospice Foundation. Please feel free to visit the family’s online guestbook at sytsemafh.com.
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