Janice Glaefke

Janice Ann Glaefke passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 2, 2018. She was born on November 4, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Norman T. Glaefke and Edna E. Seidel. Janice came to the Goodyear area at age 4 with her parents. Janice attended the Avondale Schools and graduated from Agua Fria High School where she was active in 4-H as a member and leader. After graduating from Northern Arizona University Janice became a teacher in the Avondale School District where she taught fourth grade for most of her 33 years in teaching. Janice was a member of Avondale Education Association, National Education Association, Avondale Women’s Club, and the Foxy Granny Red Hatters. Janice is survived by a nephew, Roger Albert Glaefke (Natalie)and 2 grand nephews. She is also survived by numerous friends and countless children whose lives she touched over the past 45 years. She was never far from her cat friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Constance, and her brother Roger. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 North 103rd Avenue, Sun City, AZ 85351. Memorial donations may be made to the Arizona Humane Society or animal rescue in Janice’s name.