Janean Soroka

Janean Soroka, 80, passed away on April 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Des Moines, Iowa.

Janean was born September 10, 1942, to Milton L and Velma F Bishop in Carlisle, Iowa.

She was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and retired from the State of Iowa Homeland Security Emergency Management Division.

She is survived by her husband, Alan Soroka; son, Alan Soroka Jr (Trieu); daughter, Jennifer Soroka-Donielson; three grandchildren, Nicholas (Robin), Tyler (Caitlyn), and Sam; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Janet Bishop Fridlington; niece, Sheri (Charlie); five nieces and nephews; and her faithful four-legged companion, Bella.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton L. Bishop and Velma Bishop-Nuck; brother, M.L. Bishop Jr; sisters, Shirley, Sheryl, and Barbara; and her daughter, Ann M. Soroka.

Services will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. The family will greet friends on Monday, May 1, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., also at the funeral home. Janean will be laid to rest in Carlisle, Iowa.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com

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