A memorial service for Eleanor Ruth Deeter Janousek, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 14th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.
She passed away January 3, 2017 at Hillside Village in DeSoto, Kansas at age 82.
She was born April 24, 1934 on the family farm northeast of Norcatur, Kansas to C. Harold Deeter and Melva (Holsinger) Deeter.
Eleanor grew up on the farm and attended a country school, Rural District 74. She graduated from Norcatur High School in 1952.
On December 29, 1957 she married Arnold Lee Janousek. They later divorced.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Norcatur and Lawrence. She belonged to United Methodist Women, Adult Sunday School Class, and did volunteer work for Lawrence First United Methodist after retiring. She was a sponsor for the Junior and Senior High Youth group, was a Cub Scout leader, a girl scout volunteer, a member of Sunset Hill Elementary PTA, and the West Junior High PTA. She was a homemaker as well as working for the school cafeteria at Lawrence West Junior High for seven years. She worked at Rusty’s Hillcrest Bakery in Lawrence for seven years. From there she went to work at Wal-Mart in Lawrence for 14 years.
Survivors include one son, Guy Michael Janousek and wife Keri Austin-Janousek of Lawrence, KS; two daughters, Cecile Nanette Janousek Befort and husband Randy of Shawnee, KS, and Jenifer Lynn Janousek of Lawrence, KS; four grandchildren, Cody Lee Janousek of Boulder, CO, Ryan Joseph Befort of Overland Park, KS, Caroline Noel Befort of Pittsburg, KS and Corbin Adam Befort of Lawrence, KS. She also leaves a sister-in-law Shirley Deeter, Lutz, FL; two nieces Constance Deeter, Burbank, CA; Lucy Jones and husband Paul, Tampa, FL, and a great nephew Michael Jones, Tampa, FL; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and only brother Charles Deeter.
Memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church, Lawrence, KS, American Cancer Society, Grace Hospice or to the City of Norcatur, sent in care of the funeral home.
Cecile, Jeni and Guy,
I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. I have so many good memories of her when I was growing up. I remember her helping us cook and bake all kinds of things in her kitchen. I remember her hailing us around in her big blue Suburban. I also remember joking around with her when she worked at West Junior High. She was such a nice lady and a good mom. She will be missed but lives on in all the good memories. My thoughts are with all of you.
Jane McCall
Dear Cecile, Guy and big Jeni from little Jeni: Please receive a big hug from me and all the comfort in the world for the loss of your mom. Growing up as neighbors and life long family friends, your mom was one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever known. She will never be forgotten. I am with you in this time of sadness.
She must have been a special lady to have raised such kind and thoughtful children. I am so very sorry.
My thoughts are on your loss. I have many great memories of working with Eleanor in the Girl Scouts.
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom she was amazing lady I worked with her for a few years at Rustys Grocery store. She was a sweet Mother like figure to me. She will be missed dearly, you are all in my prayers. So sorry for your loss
I recall many good times with Eleanor, especially how she cared about me as her pastor. I send my love and prayers. Virgil Brady
Dear Cecil, Jeni, Guy and all the family.
Please accept my sympathy over the loss of your mom. she was a wonderful person and I will miss her. She and I had a special bond and I loved her like a sister. Please pass hugs all around.
Cecile and family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My God bless you all.
Cecile, Jennifer and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have very fond memories of her warmth and kindness. She was a wonderful person. Take care.
My thoughts go out to Eleanor’s family – just know that we are grieving with you as well. Mrs. J was an authentic, caring, and compassionate person. She loved her children more than life itself. Love to you all…