Janice “Jan” Crowley, age 65, of Elkhorn passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her home.

She was born September 18, 1959, to James (Jim) and Shirley Hamilton of Clinton, WI. Jan attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. While in Milwaukee, she met the love of her life and married Scott R. Crowley on March 17, 1979. She created art throughout her life, loved to photograph birds, enjoyed nature and cherished her family. She loved to brag about her grandsons and children. She enjoyed baking, gardening, fishing, travel, watercolor painting and pottery. Jan will be remembered for her free-spirited sass, deep rooted faith, love of all things Celtic and her pursuit of beauty in all things through her art. She was the family historian and cherished writing and reading.

Jan was always busy at home working on house projects, making homemade meals and baked goods, planting hostas and tending to her gardening. Bird watching and photography were dear to her heart. She kindly made Scott row her across lakes to photograph loons or adventure to find the perfect photo of a crane. Jan constantly sought out new skills and hobbies; putting her hands to work and her creativity was always active. Yet, she always found time for others and had compassion and patience when people needed it. It was clear she wore her heart on her sleeve.

Her heart was a compass that always pointed towards her children. She loved nothing more than being with her family. Nature spoke to her soul, and she loved a booming thunderstorm, a quiet morning with the birds or listening to the crashing of waves.

Jan is survived by her husband of 46 years, Scott Crowley; her daughter, Laura (Rami) Lajin and their two children, Cullen & Lennox and her son Lee (Selina Lamberti) Crowley and her mother Shirley Hamilton and her siblings Roger (Pam) Hamilton, Sue (Dan) Blair, Beth (Mark Bedford) Hamilton, Rob (Amy) Hamilton.

She was predeceased by her father, Jim Hamilton.

Jan's Funeral Service will be 1pm on Friday, June 20, 2025, at LAGRANGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, N8548 County Rd H, Whitewater, WI 53190, with Rev. Mark Bedford officiating. Friends and family will be received at the church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall.