Jan Krakauske West's Obituary
Jan Krakauske West, 74, of Naples, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Jan was born in Greenville, Ohio on September 13, 1950, to George and Dorothy Sink. Jan resided in Florida throughout most of her life but recently moved to Gainesville, FL to be closer to family.
She enjoyed watching baseball, football and hockey. She also enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She loved her soap operas and people magazine.
Jan was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents George (Friend) and Dorothy Sink.
Jan is survived by her children and their spouses; Jamie Edison, Craig Edison, Krista Berquist, and Jason Berquist, four grandchildren Cooper Edison(14), Hayden Berquist(13), Jake Edison(9), and Tenley Berquist(8), Brothers and their spouses Sidney Sink, Julie Sink, Russell Sink, and Sheryl Sink, and her lifelong best friend Paul Wheeler.
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