OCKASKIS

Janet ‘Jan’ Marie Ockaskis, age 82 of Lowell, went to her eternal home Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Ockaskis; parents, Dorothy and Harold Jensen; sisters, Bonnie Earnest, Sue Harrington; and sister-in-law, Linda Sawyer. Jan is survived by her children; Todd (Kathy) Ockaskis, Theresa Ockaskis, Tonja (Todd) Bogema; grandchildren, Alec and Anna Ockaskis, Brenden (Olivia) Bogema, Mitchell Bogema; brother, Jim (Debi) Jensen; sisters-in-law, Pat (Jim) Brooks, Dorothy Hill; and many nieces and nephews.

Jan attended Muskegon Community College and went on to earn her master’s degree from Western Michigan University. While she was a professor at Grand Valley State University, Jan earned her CPA. Following teaching at GVSU, she became a QuickBooks consultant helping local small businesses.

Jan was one of the founding members of Impact Church. She enjoyed animals, reading, sewing, boating, water skiing, music, dancing, and going on cruises. Jan knew no strangers and loved meeting new people. She was known for her enthusiasm for life and her spunky personality. Jan felt the love of her family surrounding her before passing peacefully. 

You are welcome to honor her life with family from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson Lowell, MI 49331. Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at Impact Church, 11840 Fulton St E, Lowell, MI 49331, with visitation one hour prior. Memorial Contributions can be made to Impact Church, 11840 Fulton St E, Lowell, MI 49331