It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Janice Kotschwar of McCook, Nebraska, born in Hastings, Nebraska, who passed away on April 2, 2024, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Gerald Thompson and Judith Thompson (Hogeland); her siblings, Terry Thompson and Susan Thompson; and her foster father Gene Smith.

She is survived by : her children, Brock Kotschwar of Hays, KS, Carissa Bollig (Jonathan) of Hays, KS and Amber Kotschwar of Culbertson, NE; her foster mother Carole Smith of Hastings, NE; her stepfather Joseph Medina of Franklin, NE; her siblings, Dean Thompson (Marya) of Hastings, NE, Gary Thompson (Barb) of Williston, ND, Alice Jacobitz (Rod) of Minden, NE, Jody Stewart (Wayne) of McCook, NE, Kelly Watters (Ron) of Beaver City, NE and Khrista Medina of Brighton, CO; her foster sister Becky Halsey (Alan) of Hastings, NE; her grandchildren, Darryl, Jeremy, Vance and Briley; and also Paul Smith (Yvonne) of Gering, NE. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other family members.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 11th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Carpenter Breland Funeral Home (305 W C St, McCook, NE 69001).

Memorial contributions are suggested to the McCook Humane Society, PO Box 13, McCook, NE 69001.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home Inc