Obituary of Jon Jankoviak

Jon Jankoviak, 79, of Niles, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 22, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Petoskey, Michigan to the late Harry J. and Bernice G. (Champion) Jankoviak. Jon graduated from high school in 1957 and in 1961 enlisted in The U.S. Army Reserves and furthered his education obtaining an associate's degree in accounting. He worked in accounting for many years at Clark Equipment Company in Buchanan as well as Associates. On July 15, 1961, Jon married Kathleen J. Payne at a ceremony in Niles. Jon firmly believed John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life". He was a member of Michiana Christian Embassy in Niles where he served as deacon for a number of years. Jon had a sincere faith and did more than believe The Gospel, he lived it. Many can recall his generosity and kindness shown to friends and strangers, a humble man, never wanting the spotlight. He enjoyed playing cards and mostly time spent with family. Jon was a Notre Dame and Detroit sports enthusiast. Jon is survived by his wife Kathleen Jankoviak of Niles, his fourteen children; Jon (Toni) Jankoviak of Buchanan, Cynthia (Larry) Cashier of Niles, Constance Jankoviak of Niles, David Jankoviak of Niles, Chris (Mandy) Jankoviak of South Bend, Daniel (Keyna) Jankoviak of Niles, Andrew Jankoviak of Niles, Tricia (Jeremy) Applegate of Mahomet, Illinois, Rebecca (Josh) Asmus of Niles, Nicholas (Christina) Jankoviak of Paragould, Arkansas, Monica (Matt) Moore of Niles, Jeremy (Alison) Jankoviak of Niles, Karri (Matt) Sterling South Bend and Debra (Aaron) Wiese of Niles, forty-three grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and a sister Judith (William) Vanderbok of Woodland Hills, California. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Michiana Christian Embassy, 1922 E Main St in Niles with Pastor Jeff Whittaker, officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, at the church, beginning at 1:00p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Jon's memory to the Pregnancy Care Center, 527 E. Main Street, Niles, Michigan 49120.