Thoughts and prayers for you and your family Kathy. Way too young. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Michael H. Janku
April 8, 1960 – February 9, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids, MN for Michael Henry Janku, age 65. He passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Reverend Thomas Knoblach will be the celebrant. Entombment of the urn will be at St. John’s Alumni Cemetery, Collegeville, MN at a later date. Visitation will be on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Parish Prayers will be at 6:45 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Michael “Mike” was born on April 8, 1960, son of Emil and Adeline (Lintgen) Janku. He grew up on a farm west of Foley, MN. He moved to town in 1975. Mike graduated from Foley High School in 1978. He then attended St. Cloud Vocational School where he earned a certificate in Culinary Arts. Mike was united in marriage to Kathy Wasserman on July 14, 1979 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Foley, MN. Together they had three children. They then moved to St. Cloud where Mike worked at the 400 Supper Club on Pleasant Lake for 28 years. In 2007, he began working at St. John’s University Dining Services as a cook. In 2016, Mike transitioned to the position of Manager of Operations for Dining Services at St. John’s. On December 3, 2025, Mike retired, after being diagnosed with cancer this past August.
Mike enjoyed preparing exceptional food for all family holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. He treasured owning a few Camaros over the years and most currently owned a burgundy 2010. Mike enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, going to concerts and the theatre.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mike is survived by his wife, Kathy; three children, Megan Ethen, Jon (April) Janku, and Alex (Kari) Janku; two granddaughters, Maya and Emily Janku; his siblings, Richard, John (Heidi), Wayne (Claudia), and Kathy Dockendorf; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
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Dear Kathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for him daily as he endured his suffering now continue for the repose of his soul. I pray for healing for all of you in this difficult time. May the angels lead Mike into paradise. 🙏🏽
Kathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I haven’t seen Mike since high school but he was always a good friend and was fun to be around. He will be greatly missed. I pray that you will find peace in God’s love during this time of sorrow. We don’t always know what God’s plan is but we trust and know his plan is bigger than ours. I pray that you will find comfort and peace as you move forward.
Dear Kathy and Family,
We send you our condolences and prayers. Mike was a good person to be around. I am proud to of had him as my classmate. May the hope of heaven give you peace and may the tender touch of our Lord bring you comfort. For in the silence of sorrow, God is near. Sending you our Prayers . With deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss! Way to young 😞
I want to extend my deepest condolences Kathy and family!
I was so shocked to see this and for some reason, Mike popped into my head just the other day…I was thinking I wonder how Mike is doing??? Maybe that was his way of saying goodbye. He was a good friend and I’m sad
I was a member of St. Joseph’s church when you were there and worked with Mike at SCTCC.
I am so sorry to hear about Mike, a very soft spoken person.
So sorry Kathy in the loss of your husband, he was a terrific person.
Kathy and family, my heart hurts for all of you.
May God grant you peace, strength and fond memories of your time together. Kathy, I will always remember fondly, Mike being your “ right hand man” in the installation of the draperies you made for our home. Hugs to you.
Carol
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids, MN for Michael Henry Janku, age 65. He passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Entombment of the urn will be at St. John’s Alumni Cemetery, Collegeville, MN at a later date. Visitation will be on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Parish Prayers will be at 6:45 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.