Carolyn Arlene Janson

Carolyn Arlene Janson

Indianapolis – Carolyn Arlene (Wahl) Janson, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, at the age of 78.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Mark E. Janson (Robin), Anne K. Davis (Jeff), and John C. Janson (Lucy); grandchildren, Hannah Davis, Michael Janson, Mara Davis, Katie Janson, Finn Davis, Ryan Janson, and Liam Janson; brothers; Robert Wahl and James (Diane) Wahl; sister-in-law, Vicki Reinbold (Michael); granddogs; Buster, Jake, Roxy and Sammy; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Eugene Ernst “Gene” Janson and her parents, Clayton and Arlene Wahl and sister, Carol Pauline.

Carolyn was born on November 21, 1943, to Arlene (Roedel) Wahl and Clayton Wahl in Saginaw, Michigan. Carolyn married the love of her life, Gene Janson, on July 18, 1964, in Frankentrost, Michigan, and soon began raising their family in Indianapolis. She and Gene were married 55 years – “he was my world” as Carolyn would often say. She was devoted to her husband and children, prepared the most amazing meals, and loved travel (especially cruises with Gene and the family Alaska trip in 2019). Carolyn was a long-time member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (starting in 1958 when she was in high school). There, she served as President of Dorcas and was a member of the choir. She deeply loved her Redeemer family. She loved singing and in addition to singing in the church choir, she also sang many seasons with Matinee Musicales. She also served as a co-producer and animator for several episodes of a local children’s TV show “Time for Timothy”. After the closing of Our Redeemer, she attended Pilgrim Lutheran Church.

The funeral service and visitation will be held at Flanner Buchanan-Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd West Dr. Indianapolis. Visitation hours will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, February 21, and from 10:00 AM until the funeral service starts at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 22. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Carolyn’s beautiful life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mid-North Food Pantry, 3333 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 (www.midnorthfoodpantry.org), or the charity of your choice.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at IU Health Methodist for their exceptional care and assistance. Please share a condolence or a memory of Carolyn at www.flannerbuchanan.com.