Remembering Sara Janz: Roz Varon's Daughter's Legacy Lives On

Cicero Doyle IV 16 May 2025

Is it possible to reconcile the joy of a seemingly benign health report with the devastating reality of a sudden loss?The recent passing of Sara Beth Janz, daughter of former ABC7 Chicago traffic anchor Roz Varon, has left many grappling with disbelief and profound sadness, especially given the earlier reports of a normal biopsy test.

The news of Sara's passing, at the young age of 29, reverberated through the Chicago community and beyond, touching the hearts of those who had followed Roz Varon's career and witnessed Sara's journey through her mother's social media presence. The outpouring of grief has been immense, with many expressing confusion and sorrow over the unexpected turn of events. Sara Beth Janz, beloved wife of Staff Sergeant Darien Jackson, loving daughter of Roz Varon and Edward Janz, and dear sister of Amy (Neomi Luna) Janz and Brian Janz, passed away last week, leaving a void that can never be filled.

Category	Information
Full Name	Sara Beth Janz
Age	29 years old (as of passing)
Date of Birth	October 11, 1994 (estimated based on available information)
Date of Death	Last week (relative to announcements made in late 2023/early 2024)
Spouse	Staff Sergeant Darien Jackson
Parents	Roz Varon (mother) and Edward Janz (father)
Siblings	Amy (Neomi Luna) Janz and Brian Janz
Occupation	Photographer, Special Effects Artist
Education	Not specified, but known for professional photography skills
Known For	Contributing special effects to Roz Varon's holiday videos, photography
Mother's Career	Former ABC7 Chicago Traffic Anchor (Roz Varon)
Legacy	Memorial Scholarship Fund established in her name through Chicago Community Trust
Website	Chicago Community Trust