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FILBERT WILLIAM JANIS, SR.


 

 

DECEMBER 22, 1946 – NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Filbert William Janis, Sr. was born on December 22, 1946 in Pine Ridge, SD to Hobert Janis and Ella (Ringing Shield) Janis. Filbert made his journey to the Spirit World on November 11, 2019 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Filbert, Sr. is survived by his wife, Linda Janis of Pine Ridge, SD; children, Filbert Janis, Jr., Ann Marie Janis and Lillie Mitchell, all of Pine Ridge, SD, Robert Janis of Rapid City, SD, Leeloominai Sparkles of Hampton, NH and Kelly Swallow of Red Shirt, SD; siblings, Winifred Janis of Sioux Falls, SD, Wayne Janis of Pine Ridge, SD, Josephine Freeman of Pine Ridge, SD and Bernadine Freeman of Rapid City, SD; aunt, Mary Merrival of Pine Ridge, SD; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandbaby; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Filbert, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert Janis and Ella (Ringing Shield) Janis; siblings, Martin and Courtland Janis and Benjamin Freeman; and grandparents, Pete & Sophie Janis and William & Nancy Ringing Shield.

Pallbearers were Alan Backward, Austin Backward, Jr., Robert Janis, James Mitchell, Ron Morrison, Kobe Hollow Horn, Miguel Janis, Chance Talbot and Bill Morrison.

Honorary Pallbearers were All Friends & Relatives.

A one-night wake service was held on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall with a military roll call. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 also at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall in Pine Ridge, SD. Officiating was Mr. Charles McGaa. Graveside Services were held at the Holy Rosary Mission Catholic Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SD. Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.

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