STUDENY, Janis J.

Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, Arizona - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from March 11 to March 18, 2011 - Janis J. Studeny, age 81, a 15-year resident of Laughlin, Nev., died March 5, 2011, in Bullhead City, Ariz. Janis was born July 26, 1929, in Birmingham, Alabama to Max K. and Vivian M. Jones. As a young girl, Janis lived in several cities before growing up in Huntington, West Virginia. She became an accomplished musician and artist. Jan graduated from Ohio State University and for many years taught young children in Headstart and elementary schools in Pensacola, Florida, Phoenix, and Scottsdale, Arizona and finally in Laughlin, Nevada. Jan was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Karen (Robert) Moore, her daughters, Jane S. Wells and Beth S. Wichman. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard (Dick) Studeny; son, Mark A. Studeny M.D. of Huntington, West Virginia; son-in-law, David R. Wichman D.O. of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister-in-law, Marie Bourgeois; brother-in-law, Robert (Dorothy) Studeny of Ashland, Ohio; four grandchildren, Nicole Wichman, Las Vegas, Nev., Bryan Wichman, U.S.A.F., and Scott and Michelle Studeny of Huntington, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service may be held at a later date. In honor of Jan's memory, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, Multiple Sclerosis Society, or your favorite charity.