James Steven ‘Jim’ Jansen, 69, rural McLouth, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Jim was born Dec. 24, 1946, in Marshall, Minn., the son of Joseph and Helen Jansen. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Marshall in 1964, and later attended Southwest Minnesota State College. Jim served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and earned two purple hearts, a bronze star, and a silver star. He worked in the construction industry for many years, including at the University of Kansas.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Gwen of the home, his brother, Steven Jansen (Kathy), Lawrence; mother-in-law, Mavis Simon, sister-in-law, Peg Thom (Richard); brother-in-law, Ken Simon (Cindi); nephews Matthew, Kory, and Jordan Simon, Matthew Jansen, and Rick Thom; nieces Sarah Plinsky, Rachelle Rients, and Rebecca Meidl; several great nieces and nephews and many beloved friends, including Charles & Mary Mehl.
A private Celebration of Life will be at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Gwen, I am thinking about you, sending my love and prayers. I am Lisa’s daughter, Michaela and I have so many wonderful memories of being at your house. You two were such sweet people.
Gwen – I was so shocked to learn of Jim’s passing. Please know you are in my prayers.
Thinking of you at this most difficult time, we are so sorry for your loss Gwen. From Peggy’s Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law, Milo & Mary Hawkinson
Gwen, Steve, and Kathy: The years seem to go by quicker than we realize & unfortunately we don’t see extended family as much as we should, right? But please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! May the Lord keep you all extra close!
Peace and love.
Gwen, I was so sorry to hear about Jim. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you.
Gwen, so sorry for your loss I have a lot of great memories of jim and the jet lag lounge you are in my prayers.
Gwen: So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that Jone and I are thinking of you. I have many great memories of him.
Gwen so very sorry about your loss of Jim. I know you are in shock. Know we are thinking about you. Prayers to you and yours