David D. Janov, 63, of
Manitowish Waters and formerly of Hurley, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. He was born November 1, 1949, in Ironwood,
Mich., son of the late Charles and Anna (Lukasiewicz) Janov, attended Hurley
schools and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1967. He entered the U.S.
Air Force on Feb. 7, 1969, spending six years overseas during the Vietnam War,
and was honorably discharged as a sergeant on May 9, 1975. Following his discharge, David attended Gogebic
Community College for two years and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
forestry and soils from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He began his
working career with his late brother-in-law, Don Pohjola, in D & D Tree
Service of Ironwood, and then managed Janov's Rentals and Western Auto in
Ironwood, as well as numerous other local enterprises. He enjoyed music and
fishing, and especially relaxing in his recliner watching movies with his Shih
Tzus, Sonny and Cher. David was married to the former Carolyn Kolson
of Ironwood. She survives. Also surviving are a brother, Chuck
Janov, Ironwood; sister, Pat Pohjola, Minneapolis, Minn.; four sisters-in-law,
Joanne Burgess, Wheeling, Ill., Marianne (Jeff) Drake, Grand Blanc, Mich.,
Florence Kolson, Manitowish Waters, and Dawn Janov, Georgetown, Colo.; and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Out of respect for David's wishes, cremation
has taken place. Private family services and interment will take
place at a later date. Condolences may be given to David's family
online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to
McKevitt-Patick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood. A special thanks to friends, Dr. Robin Price
and Bob Elfe, and cousin, Dr.Robert Kessler.