Cheryl Helen Janis was born on October 30, 1973 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wilson and Peggy (Two Crow) Janis. Cheryl made her journey to the Spirit World on March 26, 2024 in Omaha, NE.

Cheryl was a special lady who had a true love for kids, she babysat and watched a lot of kids grow up. You never seen her without her asking about the kids. Her only baby boy Trenton Dre was her world! The unconditional love she showed will never go unnoticed as she was Auntie Cheryl to so many. She would light up any room she walking in as her presence was vibrant, always making time for a good visit, a good joke, or just a good listening ear. Cheryl was so special she had more than four nicknames. Whatever name you had for her, Cheryl will always be remembered for her generous helping hand, compassionate soul, but most of all her kind heart.

Cheryl is survived by her mother, Peggy Janis; son, Trenton (Morgan Pourier) Janis-Iron Shield; sisters, Kennita W. Janis and Janelle L. Janis; brothers, Wilson “Willie” Janis and Robert Lee Janis; nephews, Tyson Two Crow, Ayden Fire Thunder, and Landon Janis; nieces, Kenlee Bettelyoun and Bailey Jo Janis; uncle, Robert Two Crow; aunt, Phinette Anaya; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Wilson “Kenneth” Janis; beloved niece, Hope Lee Fire Thunder; paternal grandparents, Wilson K. Janis, Sr. and Alice F. (Fool Head) Janis; maternal grandparents, Dallas Two Crow and Nancy Yellow Thunder; aunts, Evelyn Long Soldier, Ora Janis, and Mabel Janis; niece, Evie Long Soldier; and nephews, Jarrod Whistler and Shawn “Fonz” Long Soldier.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Feather Earring, Russell Running Hawk, Jr., Tanner Running Hawk, Edwin Fire Thunder, Robert Lee Janis, Alsie LeBeau, Eli Brave Heart, Jesse Heart, Taylor Janis, and Wilson “Willie” Janis.

Ushers will be Ayden Fire Thunder and Landon Janis.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Juanita Iron Crow, Heather Allen, Alice Big Crow & Family, Kristy Pourier & Family, Brendon Janis, Tessa, Tina, & TaShina Shangreau, Katelyn Clifford, Evan Brown Bull, Duane Janis, Jesse heart, TD & Tiffany Garnette & Family, Lydean Ferguson, Geri Brown Bull & Family, Carol Blue Bird & Family, Tanner Pierce, Linda Lou Mesteth & Family, Darrell Apple & Family, Lydia Bear Killer & Family, Ruth Cedar Face & Family, Cheryl Whistler & Family, Anne Bring Him Back & Family, Eileen Running Bear & Family, Colleen Bettelyoun & Family, Kim Montileaux & Family, John & Jackie Solano & Family, Elwanda Fire Thunder, Jeremy Fire Thunder, Estella Fire Thunder & Family, Howard & Misty Rooks & Family, Alvin Janis, Eunice LeValdo & Family, Anne Montileaux & Family, Kateri Montileaux, Steve & Pauletta Hernandez & Family, Travis Richards, Taylor Janis & Family, KayAnn Janis, Myron Janis, Dean & Monique Two Crow & Family, Sydnee Ferguson, Lisa High Wolf & Family, Annette Red Owl & Family, Ronnie Ferguson & Family, Delphine One Horn & Family, Stevie Ray Marshall, Dawson Rooks, Anpetu Luta Otipi, Sharon Little Killer & Family, Misty Brave & Family, Brendon Stone, Tyrell Pierce, Darlene McBride, Debbir Hiron, Little Wound High School Class of 1993, Natasha Young Bear, Dee White & Family, Kenzie Stover, Two Crow Families, Johnson Families, Anaya Families, and All Friends & Relatives.

Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 12:00 PM, Friday, April 5, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Hall in Kyle, SD.

Funeral Services: 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Hall in Kyle, SD

Officiating: Pastor Kim Montileaux, Rev. Cordelia Red Owl, Lay Minister Mona Vocu, and Ann Montileaux

Burial Services: Janis Family Cemetery, Kyle, SD