Janis Wirtz
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Janis Wirtz

  • December 13, 2011
  • Merriam, Kansas
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“Bob, I wanted to send you my condolences. I'm sorry that I was out of town for the services and just read the obituary. What a good person Janis was,...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Mary Wirtz Koncak - Overland Park, KS

“We have many fond memories of Janice watching her growing up to be the beautiful Lady she had become.She will be truly missed her sweet smile and...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: mary e hogan - Raymore, MO - Aunt

“I so enjoyed meeting Janis and spending the brief time I did with her. I know she will be missed in a way only her family can measure. I wish you...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Laura McCarthy - Leawood, KS

“as you enter heavens gate know you will be missed by all who are left to miss and mourn you. till we are all together again with the Lord. you will...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: bob and genie hogan - medway, OH

“Bob, My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Karen (bus rider) ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Karen - KS

“Bob, My deepest condonlences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved. Martha - C morning bus commuter. ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Martha Strahler


Janis Bates Russell Wirtz, 62, Merriam, died December 13, 2011, at Kansas City Hospice House after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

Jan was born in Independence, Mo., and had lived in the Kansas City area most of her life. Jan spent 20 years in the employee benefits insurance industry, the last 10 years with Standard Insurance Company as an Underwriter and Manager of sales support staff, before retiring in 2004. In 2006, she launched her own successful business providing non-medical assistance to clients in their homes. Her clients loved her. Jan attended Crosspoints Church (f/k/a Full Faith Church of Love) in Shawnee, Ks. Jan loved God and life and is known for how her positive outlook influenced situations and people.

Her survivors include her husband Robert M. Wirtz of the home; two sons, Charles (Nerissa) Williamson, Lenexa, Ks and David (Kara) Russell, Olathe, Ks; 3 adored grandchildren; a brother, Joseph W. (Marilyn) Bates, Independence; an uncle Robert (Jean) Hogan, Dayton, Ohio; and a step-father Francis O. Blake, Independence, Mo.

Visitation will start at 9:30 AM Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Cross Points Church, 6824 Lackman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217. Funeral Services to follow at 11:00 AM with cremation will follow. The family suggests contributions to The Care Calendar Organization at www.carecalendar.org.