Janet Joyce Tarnow-Brock Obituary (1939 - 2012)

Janet Joyce Hostetler Tarnow-Brock, 73, of Buchanan, passed away on November 11, 2012 at her home in Buchanan. She was born on November 8, 1939 in Mill Creek, IN to Cecil & Macaria Hostetler. She was a 1958 graduate of Mill Creek High School. In 1959, she married David Tarnow of Mill Creek, IN. He preceded her in death in 1970. She served as Secretary/Treasurer & "Chief Hugger" at olive Elementary School in New Carlisle, IN from 1972 - 1989. In 1988, she married Willis Brock, Sr., in Hudson Lake, IN. She was a member of Fairland Christian Church in Niles and owner of Brock's Fine Jewelry. Jan enjoyed gardening, art and music. But above all, Jan embraced all children as her own. Her laughter was always reminiscent of childhood. With God by her side, Jan bravely faced the challenge of raising her children on her own, and she exhibited the same courageous spirit when battling Alzheimer's. Surviving family include her husband, Willis Brock, Sr., of Buchanan; son, Matthew Tarnow of South Bend; daughter, Shari Tarnow-Schippers of Auburn, IN; stepsons, Willis Brock, Jr. of Dowagiac, Steven Brock of Niles and Brian Brock of South Bend; stepdaughter, Vicki Brock of Niles; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchild; sisters, Beverly Hicks of Phoenix, AZ and Georgia Stutzman of Mill Creek, IN; stepbrother, David Wilson of Mill Creek, IN; and stepsisters, Betty Hooten of Mill Creek, IN and Nancy Ashcraft of Indianapolis, IN. Preceded her in death are her parents and stepmother, Louise Wilson-Hostetler; her first husband, David Tarnow; stepson, Michael Minix; and brother, Calvin Hostetler. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 5:30pm at Fairland Christian Church, 1811 River Bluff Road in Niles, with Song Evangelist Art Bush officiating. A memorial visitation time with be held from 3pm - 5:30pm at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Hudson Lake Church of Christ in New Carlisle, IN.