Janice Diane Simon

1932 - 2019

Fairmont, MN

 

Funeral Services for Janice Diane Simon, 87, of Fairmont, MN, will be 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Burial will be held at Fairview Memorial Park in Fairmont. Visitation will be held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church.  Janice passed away Sunday morning, December 29, 2019, at her home in Fairmont. Memorials are preferred to Martin County Library or the donor’s choice.  The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.

            Janice Diane (Munkers) Simon was born on September 6, 1932, to J. Ralph and Hillia “Cliff” (Kauppi) Munkers in Butte, MT. She graduated from Butte High School and then attended Western Montana College of Education in Dillon, MT where she graduated in 1954.

            On August 14, 1955, Janice was united in marriage to Raymond Simon at United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Butte, MT. After their marriage, Ray and Janice moved to Northfield, MN where Janice taught for two years at Randolph Schools while Ray was attending St. Olaf College. In 1957, they moved to Truman where they lived until moving to Fairmont in 1964. Janice taught for a short time in Fairmont before teaching third and fourth grade for over 27 years at Truman Public Schools. She retired in 1997 but kept busy volunteering at school libraries stocking shelves and helping wherever she was needed.

            Janice was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont where she taught Sunday School and Bible School, was a lesson leader for the women of the church, folded bulletins every Friday afternoon, played handbells, and was involved in GLCW, Anna Circle and Keenagers. She was a Girl Scout leader when her children were younger. She was a great seamstress, and loved reading, playing cards, especially Bridge, crossword puzzles and enjoying a cup of coffee. Janice enjoyed being a greeter for the community concerts and attending Community Bible Study.

            She is survived by three daughters, Marta Knick of Shakopee, Kristen (Dennis) Frank of Maynard, IA and Sonia (Rick) Davila of Oakwood, OH; five grandchildren, Alexia Knick, Anikka Knick, Anders Frank, Hans Frank and Jana Davila; one great-granddaughter, Ella Foerster; brother, Don (Deidra) Munkers of Renton, WA; nieces and other extended family.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Ralph and Hillia Munkers, and husband, Raymond Simon.

             

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