Janet Rae Fatka

Janet Rae Fatka, 66, of Ankeny, Iowa entered the presence of Jesus her Savior on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Her death was due to complications following surgery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., Friday, June 29 at Ankeny Baptist Church (2842 SW 3rd St Pl, Ankeny, IA 50023). Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 30, at Ankeny Baptist Church, with a luncheon following. Burial will follow at Sheldahl Cemetery.

She was born September 1, 1951, in Ames, Iowa to Howard and Elsie (Telfer) Fatka, the third of four children. Jan, as many knew her, received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior in January 1975, and her life was changed forever.

Before becoming physically disabled in 1997, she enjoyed a rewarding and successful nursing career. Her specialty was critical cardiac care, with Iowa heart Center.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Lewis and Elsie Faye Fatka.

She is survived by her sister, Carol (Cedric) Boettcher of Cadott, Wisconsin, brothers, Don (Barbara) Fatka of Madrid, Iowa, Ron Fatka of Polk City, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorial donations may be made in Jan’s name to Ankeny Baptist Church.