Steven B. Janczak

May 5, 1947 - December 26, 2019

Steven B. Janczak, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday Dec. 26, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Florian and Thrasilla Janczak of Kankakee, Illinois, his children, Tammy (Wayne) Grable, Bill Janczak, Matt (Tracy) Janczak, and Sarah Janczak, along with his loving partner, Jane Todd Ross and her children Christan (Jill) Wakeman, Kiersten (Travis) Wilcox, five grandchildren and one step-grandchild. A life-long sportsman and entrepreneur, Steve started his career as a college soccer coach at Lewis University where he was recognized by the Nation Association of Intercollegiate Athletics as district Coach of the Year in 1971 and 1973. In 1993 he started Finger Lakes Soccer Club and was dedicated to bringing the beautiful game to players across the region. Steve ran a business installing home security and entertainment systems, The Sound Guys, until his retirement in 2013. He and Jane moved to Kennebunk, Maine in 2016 where they enjoyed the many beaches, rivers, and wildlife. He will be missed dearly by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Audubon Society, 225 Varick St. New York, NY 10014. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 18, 2020. Visitation will be from 4-5pm with a service following at Jensen Funeral Home, 1200 N Convent St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 and in the springtime in Kennebunkport, ME.