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Kesselring, Janice M.
Janice M. Kesselring, 71, of Marion, died at her home on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, Cedar Rapids. The Rev. Steve Irwin will officiate. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday.
Survivors include five daughters, Shawn (David Nash) Johnson of Greenville, Texas, Tanya Mundorf of Norway, Iowa, Brigot (Robert) Vertz of Cedar Rapids, TiShannon Kesselring of Marion and Heather Hoxsey and family of Ottumwa; four sisters, Nancy Grell, Patricia Divis and Linda Maher, all of Marion, and Lori (Tim) Duffy of Rock Island, Ill.; and a brother, Tim (Elaine) Maher of Nicholasville, Ky. She is also survived by grandchildren, Quyn, Isaac, Andrea, Breanna, Catherine, Danielle, Christopher, Kiera and Conrad; and her special pets, Smokey, Max and B.J.
She was preceded in death by her parents, numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and other relatives.
Janice was born Nov. 9, 1940, in Iowa City, the daughter of Forrest and Dorothy Hansen Hunter. She married Jack Johnson; they were later divorced. She later married Benjamin L. Kesselring in 1967 in Cedar Rapids. They were later divorced.
Janice was a certified nurse's aide and worked at Willow Gardens, retiring from there in 2002 after many years of dedicated service. She was a skilled and compassionate care giver. Her tender touch and compassionate nature exemplified her approach to both her family and career. She was tolerant and playful with a wonderful sense of humor.
Janice was a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, traveling, working in her flower garden and especially enjoyed the time spent with her family.
Janice was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to P.O. Box 1026, Marion, IA 52302.
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Published Sept. 9, 2012 in The Gazette
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