Jenira 'Jan' L. Thien

JENIRA "JAN" L. THIEN

Mechanicsville

Jenira "Jan" L. Thien, 96, of Mechanicsville, died Dec. 3, 2021, at the Mechanicsville Specialty Care Center.

Jan was born on Dec. 9, 1924, the daughter of Clifford and Frieda Johnson. She graduated from Davenport High School. She was united in marriage to Melvin Thien of Tipton on Feb. 20, 1944. The union produced three children, Melinda, Tim and Tarry Thien.

The couple lived in the Tipton area for many years. Jan turned their garage into a quilting business and they also owned a dry cleaning and laundromat in Stanwood. They were a hard working couple and always on the go. Jan drove a school bus and was an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville for many years. She enjoyed coffee hour with her friends, playing cards, and an occasional margarita.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, June Geiger; and her daughter, Melinda Mittlestadt.

She is survived by her sons, Tim (Sue) Thien of Ames and Tarry (Vicki) Thien of Mechanicsville; five grandchildren, Megan (Jeff) Blazavich, Brandi (Chris) Gniffke, Kari (Matt) Phillips, Kelsey Thien and Joe Thien; and one great-grandchild, Tristian Gniffke.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Mechanicsville Memorial Building on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a light lunch. A private burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mechanicsville at a later date.

No flowers or memorials are requested.

Chapman Funeral Home has Jan and her family in their care. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.chapmanfh.com.