Janet Boase

Janet was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on April 12, 1932, and was married to the love of her life T. Jack Boase for 67 years. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lorna (Alderton) LoFaro. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1950 and attended St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Janet discovered her love for music at the age of four when she began playing the piano, a passion she nurtured throughout her life by teaching piano lessons to others.

Alongside her husband, she played a key role in forming the Choraleers and Allegro singing groups, which brought joy to the local community for 30 years, with Janet serving as their talented accompanist. A devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Ishpeming, Janet’s unwavering faith was a guiding force in her life. Her love for words was equally profound; she delighted in reading a book a day and writing lively gossip columns and trivia for her Senior Living Community. True to her vibrant personality, Janet even penned her own obituary, though it has sadly been misplaced. We’re sure it was epic.

Janet is survived by a sister Peggy (Ron) Verch along with four children; Steven (Lori) Boase, Brian (Kim) Boase, Julie (Anthony) Misale and David Boase (Jenny Farnes), grandchildren; Jessica (Jim) Gustitis, Kyle (Melissa) Beauchamp, Courtney (Michael) Verellen, Tony (Lisa) Beauchamp, Matt Boase (Allison Outlund), Robyn (Darren) Thompson, Jordan (Bailey) Boase, Adam (Margaret) Boase, Thomas Jack Boase, Marcus Andrew Boase, Symantha (Andrew) Dattilo, Breanna Misale (Luke Fena), and Anthony Misale III,; great grandchildren; Kalli, Ava, Brody, Ben, Blake, Willa, Drew, Emma, Jacob, Desi, Tanner, Bryce, Lincoln, Cannon, Scarlett, Georgia, and Olivia; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother; George LoFaro, and two sisters; Charlotte Richards, and Marjorie Hamari.

Services for Janet will be held at a later date to be announced by the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the Ishpeming Cemetery in the spring/summer of 2025. The family would like to thank UP Home Health and Hospice and the staff of Teal Lake Senior Living Community for their love.

Janet’s obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.