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Jan McGinley Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Theresa McGinley
December 27, 2023
Mom, I can't believe that it has been 13 years ago that you went to heaven! I miss you everyday. Love you, Theresa
Mary Lou Andersen
December 30, 2015
Still thinking about you so often and all our fun memories...till we meet again my friend!!!
Theresa McGinley
December 29, 2015
I miss you Mom more and more each and every day. I know that you are keeping an eye on me all the time. I love you!
Theresa McGinley
February 14, 2012
Happy Valentines Day Mom, I know that you and dad are dancing up a storm on your favorite holiday! :) Love and miss you both so bad :(
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BOB McGinley
February 13, 2011
Valentines day tomorrow ,youre roses and card will be on youre chair.I miss you so much baby
Theresa Schoeben
February 7, 2011
Mom, I miss you so bad and I know that you are watching what is going on. I have to be one of the strong ones to keep everything moving forward...Love you more than words can describe, your daughter...
BOB McGinley
January 30, 2011
i miss you so , my baby
Arlen Stevanus
January 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers to Jan's family,even though we didn't know you personally. To Bob and Mike whom I have known through the auto parts world for so many years. We are so sorry for you loss.
Marilyn Eidem
January 14, 2011
To all of Janets family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I was lucky to know Janet because I am a friend of Margaret and Ed Nelson.
I remember so many times that we went out to a movie or just to have pizza or something. She always had a smile on her face and something kind to say.
That seems to be something that runs in the family just caring about others.
Your loss of a Wife, Mother, Sister, everthing she was will be shared by many.
I pray for your family knowing that Janet is in God's home now.
God bless you all.
Marilyn
Mary Lou Andersen
January 13, 2011
Bob and Family,
I am so sad for your great loss. Jan was a great friend who has left a big empty spot in my heart. She had the most wonderful smile and sometimes a devilish grin. We had so many fun times together and she tried so hard to keep up with us crazy Pink Ladies. Seeing her dance with her oxygen was such an inspiration. I will never forget her last words to me.."i wish I was going out and kicking up my heels with you." She was like a mother to everyone, always concerned and caring about others. Your family was so blessed to have her. May you find comfort in knowing she is finally at peace.
Rest well pretty lady until we all meet again. Happy Trails my dear wonderful friend!
Love and prayers,
Mary Lou Andersen
Steve Peasley
January 12, 2011
Bob,Mike and gals....Sorry for your loss.
January 11, 2011
We're remembering Jan from the Edgewater Tap days and extending our wishes for peace and comfort to Bob and the entire family.
Bud and Mary Chrest
Neil and Andrea Nagle
Janet Coleman
January 9, 2011
My sincere condolences to you all. I enjoyed Jan with the Pink Ladies, she was quite a kid. I will miss her. My prayers and good wishes are with you.
Donna Emerson
January 5, 2011
Sandy and Family,
I feel like I know your mother, wife, aunt, grandmother, friend although I never met her. I just remember talking to you about how much love there was for everyone. I cannot take the pain away as right now it is so intense and raw. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. When my mother passed away her hairdresser sent a a single yellow rose in a vase and left the sentiment that she was a "ray of sunshine". I never knew this person but every time now I hear this expression I think of my mom and what she meant to me and to so many other people. Your mother, wife, etc. touched so many lives and is a "ray of sunshine" too. She will always be as close as your fondest memory and will never leave you.
Judy Greenwald
January 5, 2011
Theresa,
I am sorry that you lost your mom. i know she is not in pain anymore and is always in your heart as you are in mine.
Leslie McGinley-Surovik
January 5, 2011
Dear God,
Experiencing the loss of a loved one is so shattering.
It’s so difficult to greet each day when the loss of our beloved Jan, a wife, mother,aunt,and grandmother, has left us all empty and numb.
Help the McGinley's fill that void with the focus of the wonderful memories each of them have shared.
Allow them to fell the comfort and gentle encouragement of your angels whispering that our loved one is safe and happy with you.
Please nourish each one of us with your love and give us the strength and will to carry on.
Amen
Leslie McGinley-Surovik
January 5, 2011
Dear God,
Experiencing the loss of a loved one for the McGinley family is so shattering.
It’s so difficult to greet each day when their loss has left them empty and numb.
Help each one of us who knew Jan fill that void with the focus of the wonderful memories they all shared.
Allow each of us to fell the comfort and gentle encouragement of your angels whispering that Jan, our loved one is safe and happy with you.
Please nourish Jan's family with your love and give them the strength and will to carry on.
Amen
Laurie McGinley, Kaioula
January 4, 2011
Aunt Jan I Love you so much and will miss you with all my heart. You are such a loving and caring aunt. I am so happy we had so many good times together. You are in a happier and beautiful place now, with no more suffering. I Love You Uncle Bob. Aunt Jan will remain in your Heart For-Ever. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers each and everyday. Love, Laurie
Sandy Almquist
January 4, 2011
Dear Mom saying goodbye for now is the hardest thing Ever in my life. Will I ever grow up? I'm your baby I always will be. I love you and will miss you forever!..
Sherry Bias
January 3, 2011
Bob and Family,
It was good to see Jan at our AHA party a few years ago and I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Memories are always yours to keep forever
and I am sure that you will feel close to Jan
through these memories. God Bless you and
please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Sherry Bias
lisa dvorak
January 2, 2011
To the family members of Jan.
I was a tike when i had the pleasure of meeting my aunt Jan, so the memory book is not well noted. But i do send my love and prayers to the children, grandchildren and to you Uncle Bob. It is never easy losing ones that we love but justknow shes not gone shes in your hear and in your memory with all the treasure that she has left us. May the good Lord bless you and keep you in the palm of your hands. Peace be with you all. Lisa McGinley Dvorak, sioux falls, sd
Deb Budinger
January 2, 2011
Dear McGinley's,
My heart is filled with sadness. I am so sorry for your loss of this wonderful and inspiring woman. I am so grateful I had the chance to visit with her this past year. I always looked at "Ma" as my mentor when I was raising my own children.
I am so very grateful too for being able to have her and Donna in my live, even if only for a short time. I was the new kid at school and Donna took me under her wing. I so enjoyed being at your house and seeing what a real family was all about. I am forever in debt for their friendship with me.
I know you have many, many memories to carry you through lifes next steps. Be thankful she is no longer suffering, she will always be with you. My love and prayers to you all.
Love,
Debbie Lee
Kathy (McGinley) Ottem
January 2, 2011
Rest in peace Aunt Jan. You were always a favorite aunt and I loved the times I got to see you. If it weren't for your approval, I wouldn't be married right now. My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Bob and Mike, Theresa, Sandy and Linda. Hope to see you all soon.
Lee McMillan
January 2, 2011
Dear Bob and family,
We will miss seeing and spending time with our dear friend Jan, and our 'Pink Ladies' times will not be the same without her. Remember all your good memories in your hearts.
God's blessings, Lee & Jim McMillan
Terry McGinley
January 2, 2011
Aunt Jan,
We are sad to hear about your illness and loss, but now you are in the presence of our Heavenly Father. We love you and will miss you very much.
Love, Terry
Winonah Monette
January 2, 2011
Jan, You've always meant the world to Michael and for that I adore you. You always welcomed his drop in visits with open arms and were content with conversation. Your admiration for your grandson Manny was telling of your love for Michael and family. Your memory will shine bright in the family of Michael Almquist forever. You will missed by all. Rest in Peace!
Theresa Schoeben (McGinley)
January 2, 2011
Mom, you were the brightest person that I have ever known. You cared for everyone that you met and treated everyone with the greatest respect. You did everything for all you loved. You were the best mom a daughter could ever have had. I am so happy that you are not suffering any longer and are shining down upon us all. I will miss you more than I could ever show. I love you mom.
Lynn McGinley-Thrasher
January 2, 2011
Rest in peace beautiful lady. I will always remember being in your home as one of your own. You will always be remembered as my favorite aunt. Everyone was lucky to have someone as fun as you were, Jan. Bob and kids, we hope you remain strong throughout your time without your wife, mother, grandmother and the family matriarch. Our prayers are with you. Love Punky (Lynn) and Wayne
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