Celebration of Life Service: Friday, October 21, 2022, 11:00 A.M., Bartlett Community Church, 2370 Waubonsie Avenue, Thurman, Iowa.
Janice Ilene Garrett was born on January 14, 1948 in Glenwood, Iowa to George Aubrey Garrett, II and Leora Ruth (Foster) Garrett and passed away on October 16, 2022 at age 74 in Glenwood, Iowa.
Janice lived in rural Mills County until 1960 until moving to Bartlett, Iowa. Janice graduated from Fremont-Mills Community High School in 1966. The following year she graduated from Stewart’s School of Hairstyling in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Janice was united in marriage to Ronnie Johansen on August 8, 1969 in the Bartlett Community Church. To this union two sons and one daughter were born, Eric Matthew, Ronelle Rae, and Aaron Dale. Janice was baptized August 3, 1986 with her son Eric at First Baptist Church in Glenwood.
The family resided in Glenwood where Janice worked as a cosmetologist for several years. In 1988, she began working as Secretary for the Mills County Attorney’s Office, retiring in 2014.
Janice enjoyed spending time with her husband, attending her son’s and later grandchildren’s sports and activities. Her favorite pastime was sitting on the patio during spring and summer enjoying the sunshine, sounds of nature and caring for their yard and flowers. She was always kind and generous to others and had a positive attitude throughout her life, taking pride in her goals and accomplishments.
Preceding Janice in passing were her parents, step-father Jonathan C. Rhode, sister Calista Elaine Garrett, brother George Aubrey Garrett, III, two infant children, Derek Lynn Garrett and Ronelle Rae Johansen.
Survivors include her husband Ronnie, sons Eric (Roni) Johansen and their children Creightion, Rossalyne, Audrina, Berlinn, Daxtyn and Sterling all of Glenwood, Iowa; Aaron (Kara) Johansen and children Shyanne, Jaren, Braydon and Emma of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Private Interment: Tabor Cemetery, Tabor, Iowa.
Memorial donations may be directed to: Glenwood Volunteer Fire Association or the Glenwood Police Department.
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So sorry to hear this sad news, Janice was a wonderful woman and will be missed. Prayers to Kenny and family..
So sorry, I meant to send condolences to Ronnie and family. Janice will be greatly missed by all who knew her..
Glenwood has lost an angel. Janice was the best neighbor, friend, helper, and friend. Always a cheerleader for family, friends and Glenwood as a whole. So many great memories, borrowing sugar, loving watermelon, laughing and watching the kids play on and on. Our loss is heavens gain. Thoughts and prayers to all🥲💕🙏
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I will miss you Janice. Through being your caregiver you became a very good friend of mine and I will forever be blessed. I will love and miss you always. Stephanie Grindle
Janice was my mom,s friend I want to send prayers to her husband Ronnie and her family.I have fond memories of mom and janiice spending time together
Oh my sweet Janice. You are more then just a resident to me you became family. Always asking about the kids and if Zach won his game even in your final days worried about if they made it to playoffs. I am truly blessed to have been part of your life. You brought joy to so many more then you know. It’s people like you who remind me why I do what I do. I love you my sweet Lady enjoy Paradise! My condolences to all you left behind.
How sad to hear Janice has passed away. I loved working at the courthouse with her and talking about our kids and grandkids. She is probably one of the sweetest people I have had the pleasure to know, I last saw her at Homecoming and we got to share a big hug. Rest well sweet lady.
Janice was the most kind, considerate and caring person. Our boys were great friends in grade school/high school and I’m thankful for that because that’s how Janice and we became friends. Then this past August, when mom was in hospice, I had the chance to reconnect. Even when I knew Janice was struggling personally she continued to offer support and kindness to our family as we were constantly at Glen Haven Rehab to care for mom. Janice is a VERY special person and I’m happy that she is no longer in such pain – even tho she’ll be greatly missed.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Janice was such a caring person. She was so friendly to everyone. She will be missed by so many.
I met Janice years ago when we both were members of Mills County Genealogical Society.. We soon realized that we were connected by common ancestors from the church army 1800’s .She was always so kind and caring . Prayers to her family and friends. I am happy to have known her. RIP Janice??🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to learn of Janice’s passing. She was a very nice lady and always had a smile
Prayers for Janice and her family. We met in junior high in Bartlett. I still remember the fun we had. We loved looking at magazines and sitting outside with a cold bottle of pop. Happy days. I always loved her smile. 🙏💕🦋
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Janice. Our Hearts and Prayers are with RONNIE and all the Family, as Janice is now walking with the Good Lord in the Garden of Heaven.
Dan Sandy Benscoter
Detroit Lakes Minnesota
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