Jan Drouhard was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 21, 1949.  She was raised by her mother and stepfather Helen and Gene Weaver in Wichita, where she attended school, graduating from North High School with the class 1967.

After graduation, Jan continued to live and work in Wichita until she met and married Dean Drouhard in 1976.  They made their home just outside of Argonia, Kansas where they raised their children: Chris, Reid, Breanna, and grandson Shane.  Along with raising children, Jan enjoyed her years of work and volunteering.  She enjoyed owning a couple of small businesses, one being a dress shop with her mom.  She took pride in her work at the Harper and Anthony Hospitals as well as her time volunteering with CASA in Sumner County.  Over the years, Jan enjoyed camping and boating in the summer as well as raising a garden and canning with her mom.  Later in life, Jan moved back to the Wichita area where she worked and spent time with her kids and grandchildren.

Jan passed away on August 14, 2023 with family by her side.  She is proceeded in death by her parents.  Jan is survived by her children: Chris Drouhard (Tammy) of Winfield, Kansas, Reid Drouhard of Argonia, and Breanna Wicker of Wichita; grandchildren: Shane Drouhard (Drew Rose), Tayler Drouhard, Jordan Drouhard, Hanna Drouhard, Melissa Franks, and Christina Owens; great-grandchildren: Jameson Drouhard, Allison Kelley, Bradley Swope, and Cole Wagman; other relatives and many friends including Gayla Palecki, a close family friend for years and a caregiver for Jan.

Friends may view and register Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Jan's family will be present at this time.  Cremation will then take place.

Rosary is 10:00 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Danville, of the St. Joan of Arc Parish Community with Father Bob Pinninti as celebrant.

Memorials may be made to Phoenix Hospice and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Homes, 613 W 14th St ~ Harper, Kansas 67058