Janet was the beloved daughter of Cecelia (Torczon) and Henry Shotkoski and grew up alongside her siblings, Helen and Hank. After marriage to Richard Medina in 1954 they began their life together in Ralston, Nebraska. Janet relocated to Phoenix, Arizona in 2016.
She is survived by her sister Helen Tennigkeit; sister-in-law Carrie Shotkoski; her three daughters Sharon, Theresa, and Carolyn; her grandchildren Crystal, Hillary (Chad), and Terry (Krissy); and her great-granddaughter Evie. Janet was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, their families, and countless friends.