Janet K. Nowaczyk

Janet K. Nowaczyk

June 24, 1952 – April 12, 2022 

Preceded in death by parents, John and Margaret Mahoney. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Bill Nowaczyk; children: Dawn Nichols, Jenny Gilmore (Jeff), Ray Nowaczyk (Shari), Jody Nowaczyk, Jason Nowaczyk, and Billy Nowaczyk; fourteen grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Clara Sakalosky (Mike Sedlacek); brother, Clint Mahoney (Jayne); many nieces and nephews.

VISITATION: Tuesday, April 19^th beginning at 4pm at the West Center chapel, followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 6:30pm.  MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:  Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10:30am, with luncheon to follow at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7600 S. 42^nd St.  Interment: Wednesday, 2:00pm, Omaha National Cemetery.

To view a live broadcast of the Vigil Service and Mass, please go to www.heafeyheafey.com and click on the “View Live Cast” button on the home page.

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Janet K. Nowaczyk, daughter of John and Margaret Mahoney, was born on June 24, 1952 in Omaha.  She entered into rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was raised in Bellevue, Nebraska and graduated from Omaha Ryan High School in 1970.

Jan was united in marriage to William Nowaczyk on May 1, 1971, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church.  They started their family and raised six beautiful children who blessed them with fourteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Jan was a stay-at-home mom and provided daycare for many other children.  She joined OPPD in March of 1992 as a mail clerk and worked her way to Treasury Clerk, Corporate Accounting.  She retired on September 1, 2012, after twenty years of service.

Jan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to everyone she met.  She enjoyed being around those she cared about—always there with a great smile and big heart.