Janis Rezac Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Janis Rezac of Mitchell, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Janis left this world on March 9, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janis Rezac to show support.

She was predeceased by: her mother Jennie Anderson (Hawkey); her husband Gene Rezac (Gene) of Mary's Church; and her parents-in-law, John, Leta Rezac, Dale, Zig Rezac, Phyllis, Harold Parlin and Marianna Anderson.

She is survived by: her daughter Lynne Schmidt (Ken) of Woonsocket, SD; her granddaughters, Amber Nelson (Joseph) of Rochester, MN and Kelsey Buford (Jace) of Tahlequah, OK; her great grandchildren, Garrison Nelson, Johnse Buford, Gemma Nelson and Jentry Buford; and her brothers, Jim Anderson of Oreana, IL, Ken Anderson (Joan) of Pierre, SD and Kurt Anderson of Huron, SD. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

The family has chosen a memorial to be given in Jan's honor for Alzheimer's Research (Fisher Center).