Donna J. Jansen

Donna J. Jansen
Donna Jean Maahs Jansen, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2013, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 4, 1932, in Appleton, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Sonnleitner) Maahs. She was united in marriage on December 28, 1955, to Kenneth Jansen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton. Their marriage was blessed with six children. Donna was a lifelong member at Sacred Heart where she enjoyed volunteering in the learning center and was a Girl Scout Leader. She had many hobbies some including: crafting, gardening, cooking, bowling and golfing. She was a bird enthusiast and was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Her true love was her family; spending time with grandchildren, great-grandchildren and planning family events.
Donna is survived by six children: Charles (Christine) Jansen, David (Joan) Jansen, Jon (Kay) Jansen, Mark (Kathy) Jansen, Laurie ((Bradley) Thern and Lisa (Tim Yahr) Van Dyn Hoven; grandchildren: Kenneth J. (Becky) Jansen and their children: Kyle, Kessler and Kenlee; Ashlea (Brent Ellis) Jansen and their daughter Jada; Charlie-Ann and Brooke Jansen, Branden Rochon and his son Audin; Mackenzie (Kyle Ter Beest) Jansen, Shelby (Weston McCormick) Jansen, Jessica (Justin) Biese and their children: Maya and Xander; Matthew (Laura Thiel) Jansen and their daughter Arianna; and Rebecca (Justin Oshefsky) Jansen and her children Brayland and Marus; Melissa (Fiancé Brad Barnard) Retzlaff and their son Caleb; Ryan (Rachel Johnson) Retzlaff and Jake Retzlaff, Bill and Dan Van Dyn Hoven. She is further survived by one brother, James (Nancy) Maahs, two sisters-in-law: Grace Verstegen and Eunice Weber. Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, infant daughter Michelle, son-in-law, Rick Retzlaff, brother, Robert (Carol) Maahs, nephew, Rick Maahs, two brothers-in-law, Jim Verstegen and Gene Weber.
Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2013, at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Fremont Street, with Father Rene Balbero officiating. Friends and family may visit at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass. Private inurnment will take place later at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff and volunteers at Peabody Manor, The Heritage and The Heritage's Hospice for all their wonderful care, compassion and support that was given to our mother. Your kindness will never be forgotten.