Jan was born on April 16, 1928, in Anoka, Minnesota to William Carl and Ruth (Henry) Hiltz. She graduated from Anoka High School in 1946.
She married Robert " Bob" Benolkin May 8, 1948. They moved from Anoka, Minnesota to Red Wing, Minnesota in 1964. She enjoyed music, dancing, boating, and golf.
Jan and Bob moved to Bonita Springs, FL in 1994 where they loved the sunshine, swimming at the pool, and socializing with the many friends they made in their community.
Jan is survived by her five children, Nancy Benolkin of DeLand, Florida, Dale (Patricia ) Benolkin of DeLand, Florida. Gary (Jane) Benolkin of Bonita Springs, Florida, Mary Ann (Junior) Trejo of Red Wing, Minnesota, Gregory Benolkin (Teresa) of Palmer, Alaska and son-in-law, Lowell Sjodin of Red Wing, Minnesota. She is also survived by her sister Margaret (Hiltz) Gustafson, 12 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert, who passed away on July 6, 2010, her parents William and Ruth Hiltz, her brothers Harold, Jack, Robert "Red", her twin sister Jean (Hiltz) Cameron, and sister Ruth (Hiltz) Brooks.
Private services will be held by the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Organization at www.alz.org/donate.
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