Jean, 75, died March 24, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.
She was born Jan. 12, 1940, in LaPorte to Harriet (Maciag) and Joseph Janas.
Jean was a lifelong resident of LaPorte. She attended both Rolling Prairie and Westville schools growing up. She graduated from Holy Cross Central School of Nursing, South Bend, earning her RN degree. Jean began her nursing career at Holy Family Hospital in LaPorte, then worked with Dr. Smith and retired from I Street Clinic. Jean was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, but could often be found attending Mass at all the Catholic churches in LaPorte. Jean was committed to helping others and was involved in many community organizations, such as Swanson Center and Council of Aging. She was a life member of VFW Post 1130 Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post 83 Auxiliary and Polish Falcons.
Jean will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She touched many lives through her tireless commitment to helping others.
On Aug. 11, 1962, she married her beloved husband of 53 years, Ray Chlupacek, who survives.
Jean is also survived by her sister, Joan (Joe) Wisniewski; brother, Joe (Patty) Janas; brother-in-law, Allen (Marilyn) Chlupacek; and sisters-in-law, Joanne (Paul) Janisch and Monica (David) Ellis.
Jean has a large, caring, extended family, which includes many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Jean Marie.
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