Nancy Jo Jannasch
May 7, 1943 — January 25, 2011
Nancy J. Jannasch
Nancy J. Jannasch, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas where doctors and nurses fought to save her life. Nancy was born May 7, 1943 in South Bend, Indiana to Maxwell and Gertrude Marks Huff. After high school she moved to Chicago, married and had two wonderful children, Eric Jannasch Jr. And Erin Jannasch Barrett. After her divorce, Nancy went back to college and earned her degree, becoming a software engineer for G.E. Health Services.
Nancy loved traveling, movies and fine art. She made friends easily with her sparkling eyes and warm personality. She was very proud of her Miami Indian heritage. She is survived by daughter Erin (Tom) Barrett and son Eric (Donna) Jannasch; and four lovely grandchildren Nora Jane Barrett born last November, Nina Barrett and Alissa and Jared Jannasch, all of Chicago, Illinois; and sister Marsha Harris of Bellingham, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Jane Reynolds of Ft. Myers, Florida.
Nancy moved to Sun City in Mesquite, Nevada in March 2009 with her significant other Alan Abrams who loved her more than life. According to her wishes, Nancy will be cremated. A memorial service for her will be in Sun City to be announced at a later date. She will be sorely missed. Friends and family are invited to sign our online guest book at www.virginvalleymortuary.com.