Sago taught photography for 20 years
By: Kurt Oberreither
News Editor
STLCC-Meramec photography instructor Janis Sago, 63, died Sunday, May 13. Sago was an adjunct faculty member for 20 years.
In a message to staff and faculty, Photography Coordinator David Hanlon addressed Sago’s death:
“All of us know of the amazing and courageous manner in which Jan has endured her health battles over the past several years, while she also continued to place the needs of her students and colleagues first.”
Sago’s family asked that her friends submit an 8 x 10″ print of one of their own images to be placed on her casket. Hanlon extended the request to her colleagues and students at Meramec. The Art Department office has a receiving box for submissions.
Hanlon said the request has had a strong response. He said Sago drew inspiration for her photography from nature and landscapes.
“She was a really terrific person both professionally and personally,” Hanlon said “She was engaged with her students and would always help them with their work and with artistic outlook and approach.”
Sago coordinated the photography department from 2005 to 2010, and in 2009 she earned the Outstanding Adjunct Instructor Award for Humanities and Art. Sago was Photography Club sponsor from 2007-2011.
A visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 15 at Kutis Funeral Home at 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, Mo. The funeral service will be held at the same address at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 16 and the burial at approximately 12:30 p.m. at Sebastian Cemetery in Roselle, Mo.
