Karin Mickan Janik
January 7, 1942 - August 23, 2020

Karin Mickan Janik, age 78, or Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of family on Sunday morning, August 23rd. Born January 7th, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Ernst Mickan and Kathryn Mickan.

Karin was a loving wife and mother as well as a beloved friend to many. She loved her family, loved to read and had a heart for helping others. She was a 20+ year volunteer at The Place of Forsyth County and also volunteered with various adult literacy programs.

She is survived by her two children: Jessica Janik Lorenz and husband Timothy Lorenz of Cumming, Georgia; Jarett Janik and wife Janphen Janik of Austin, Texas; niece Jennifer Mickan Martin and husband Butch Martin of McHenry, Illinois; 8 grandchildren, Sydney Harvey, Cassidy Harvey, Alexander Janik, Christian Janik, Nicholas Janik, Parker Lorenz, Andrew Lorenz and Matthew Lorenz; and many other loving relatives.

Memorial services for Karin will be held on Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, Georgia 30040. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM and the service will commence at 2:00 PM. Karin has chosen to be cremated and her family will lovingly return her ashes to some of her favorite places. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The Place of Forsyth County (www.theplaceofforsyth.org) 2550 The Place Circle, Cumming, Georgia 30040

"And so it was...that she, having waited long and endured patiently realized and obtained what God had promised. " Hebrews 6:15

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

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