Janowicz Family Funeral Home & Mohnke Janowicz Funeral Home

05/07/2026

Marcia K. Galbraith, age 74, of Stanwood, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was born March 31, 1952, in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Kenneth and Aura Lucille (Jaquette) Babbitt.

Read the obituary of Marcia K. Galbraith from Big Rapids, MI. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

05/07/2026

Services for Fred Nostrant

Remus
Today, 5/7/26, Visitation from 5-7pm at the funeral home.

Tomorrow, 5/8/26, Visitation from 10-11am at the funeral home. Service to follow at 11am.

05/07/2026

It may sound odd to some people, but we actually have a lot of fun working together here at the funeral home.

Yes, what we do is serious.Yes, there are heavy days.And yes, we carry families through some of the hardest moments of their lives.

But one of the ways we get through those hard days ourselves is with laughter, teamwork, and not taking ourselves too seriously.

You’ll often hear joking and laughing in the office, or someone teasing someone else while setting up for a service. Not because we don’t care, but because we care deeply, and supporting each other matters in this profession.

We take our work very seriously.We take caring for families very seriously.But we’ve learned you have to balance the heavy moments with light ones too.

And honestly, we think that’s part of what makes our team special. ❤️

05/06/2026

Vernon Roy "Jim" Johnson, 97, of Lakeview, Michigan, passed away on May 6, 2026 in Lakeview, after a brief illness.
Vern was born May 28, 1928, in Remus, Michigan, to Roy and Hazel (Darling) Johnson. He was the fourth of six children. Vernon attended school in Remus, but dropped out of school prior to graduating. He married Joanna "Joan" Johnson in 1952, in Indiana.

Read the obituary of Vernon Roy Johnson from Lakeview, MI. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

05/06/2026

❤️ Thank you, Mecosta VFW Albert Schiffer Post 2335!

05/06/2026

✨ Wisdom Wednesday ✨

One thing we’ve learned over the years: less is often more when it comes to making funeral arrangements.

Arrangements tend to go more smoothly, feel less overwhelming, and can often be completed more efficiently when fewer people are involved in the decision-making process.

We usually recommend coming alone, with a spouse, or with one close family member or friend for support. Too many opinions at once can unintentionally add stress during an already emotional time.

Our goal is to create a calm, comfortable experience where families can focus on what matters most, honoring their loved one well. 🤍

Because how you say goodbye matters.

05/05/2026

Some days, this work is logistics.
Phone calls, paperwork, schedules.

And some days, it’s everything else.

It’s the weight of someone’s worst day.
It’s helping a family make decisions they never thought they’d have to make.
It’s holding space when there aren’t really words.

We carry a lot in this profession, but it’s an honor every single time.

And behind the scenes, we do everything we can to make sure families don’t have to carry quite as much.

05/04/2026

Fred J. Nostrant, age 62, of Remus, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife, Meredith, by his side. He was born on January 16, 1964, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Larry Nostrant Sr. and Shirley Nostrant.

Read the obituary of Fred J Nostrant from Remus, MI. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

05/01/2026

May already… how did that happen?

There’s something about a new month that just feels like a reset.

Around here, we’re reminded every day how important time is,
and how quickly it passes.

So if May is good for anything,
let it be a reminder to check in on your people,
say the things you’ve been meaning to say,
and not put off the moments that matter most.

Here’s to a fresh start, longer days, and making this month count 🤍

05/01/2026

Our Lakeview luncheon room has been painted and has new flooring! 👏🙌

It’s been a ton of fun watching the remodel unfold. Although we still aren’t done, this feels like such an accomplishment!

We can’t wait for you to see it!