Paschke, Jana (Fortin) Aged 65 of Golden Valley. Died peacefully January 12. Jana was a caring mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. Jana graduated from Wayzata High School. She was a long-time Chaska resident and her church community there was very important to her. Jana expressed her creativity through needlecraft, singing, cooking and baking, and photography. She loved music, sports, and nature, and was passionate about environmental and social justice causes. Jana had a huge heart and her family and friends meant the world to her. Preceded in death by her parents, Betty and Philip "Hawk" Fortin; sister-in-law, Lisa; nephew, Robbie Raguet. Survived by her adoring husband of 40 years, Randy; her children, Steve (Sarah), Erica (Adam) Kirsch, and Joelle (James) Jefferson; her much beloved grandchildren, Riley, James, Shawn, and Katie Paschke; her siblings, Pamela (Frank) Sanchez, Robb, Paula Raguet, Philip, and Tim (Beth); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. If desired, memorials to Discovery UMC, Chanhassen. A celebration of life will be scheduled for Spring 2022.