Janice A. "Jan" Arndorfer

Janice Arndorfer Obituary

HAMPTON - Funeral service for Janice A. "Jan" Arndorfer, 63, of Hampton will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton, with Father Jim Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m.

Janice A. "Jan" Arndorfer, 63, of Hampton, passed away Sunday (Nov. 5, 2006) at the Franklin General Hospital- Hospice in Hampton. She was born on Sept. 22, 1943, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Jasper and Annie (Hunt) Dohlman. Jan graduated from Buffalo Center High School and attended secretarial school, earning her secretarial certificate.

She married David John Arndorfer on June 22, 1963, in Britt, Iowa. Jan was a childcare provider for 42 years. She had the good fortune of touching, nurturing, and teaching many children through the years. It was her mission in life to provide an abundance of love and guidance to inspire and motivate them to excel and be all that they could be.

Jan was a member of Franklin General Hospital Auxiliary, Mother's Club, and Card Club. She was a lifelong member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Jan was a huge supporter of school events and activities and continued to attend many sporting events and extra curricular activities long after her own children had graduated. She was also an avid Hawkeye fan and supported the football program and attended most of the Iowa home games for the past 18 years.

She enjoyed bowling for many years and loved to attend the movie theater when the new movies came out.

Jan is survived by her six children: daughter, Teresa Arndorfer of Waukesha, Wis.; daughter, Dawn and husband Chris Rohrs, of Independence, Mo.; son, Michael "Arnie" and wife Diana "Dee" Arndorfer, of Hampton; daughter, Pamela "Pam" and husband, James Arndorfer of Green Bay, Wis., daughter, Carol and husband, Rodney Frike, of Blue Springs, Mo.; son, Nicholas "Nick" and wife, Amy Arndorfer, of Grain Valley, Mo.; 10 grandchildren: Skylar, Malaina, Chase, Connor, Brock, Ashton, Darien, Dalton, Kierra, and Lexi; brother, Henry "Hank" Dohlman of Buffalo Center; sister, Dorothy "Dort" and husband, ElDean Madetzke of Hampton; sister, Sharon and husband, Vernon Meinberg, of Hampton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, David.

Jan will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all of the children, whose lives she touched and inspired.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, (641) 456-3232.

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Published by Globe Gazette on Nov. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Janice Arndorfer

13 Entries

Arlys Meyer

December 6, 2006

Jan's Family--- I am so sorry I didn't know she passed away I was waiting for a call but never got one Lori saw it on the Computer. You have my deepest sympathy and I will always cherish the memories of us being together we would be together almost every evening after school playing or watching TV. I would have come to the funeral if I would have known. She was a great person and loved life. It makes me very sad my sympathies to Dorothy and Sharon also.

Jerry and Ann Arndorfer

November 8, 2006

We all have many good memories from times that we all spent together. Your entire family has played an important role in our family. Paul and Barb will always remember Jan as their babysitter along with being a great Aunt. She touched all of our lives in a positive way.
Hang in there - sorry we will not be able to attend the services, but we will be there in thoughts and prayers.

Brenda and Gary Class

November 8, 2006

Dawn and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Becky Talken

November 8, 2006

Dawn and family -

I wish that I could be there to show the support and care that our family feels for you. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Keep all the memories close to your heart.

Duane Paulson

November 8, 2006

To Jan's family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish I could be there to share all of the wonderful memmories that I have of her and growing up with all of the kids.

Lori (Olthoff) Adkins

November 7, 2006

Teresa, Dawn, Mike, Pam, Carol & Nick:
I am so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful person ~ always so happy and caring! I have so many memories of spending time at your house ~ there was always room for "just one more kid". Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Hrubes

November 7, 2006

To all of Jan's Family........
I could not believe the news of your Mother's passing,I am so sorry. Your mom and dad were with Marv and I when we married, and were our first "next door neighbors!" Your mom and I shared many many pizza's after you kids went to bed during tax season - then they were godparents to Matthew and Lisa. When Marv passed away four years ago, it was a matter of just hours before your Mom got ahold of me to give me support. She touched our lives in such a way that we will never forget her or your Dad. Your mom always spoke of all of you, and you were the loves of her life. I hope time will replace your pain today. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue (Ashland) Hrubes, Matthew and Lisa

Rex Ennen

November 7, 2006

To the family of Janice Dohlman Arndorfer.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Janice's death. She was way too young to go at this time. I fondly remember our times when we would get together as cousins and play all afternoon and she was in charge because she was the oldest. Time passes way too quickly.
One of the cousins she used to tell what to do. Of course she had to or how else was I going to learn!

Stephani (Slining) Manning

November 7, 2006

It's hard for me to imagine this world without Jan in it. She shaped me into who I am today watching over for me since I was four days old. I have so many memories of her that I get to keep with me for the rest of my life. Her "tough love" approach I believe made me into a strong, independant woman. Jan, I will miss your waffle cookies, chocolate malts, homemade Christmas cookies, the park behind your house, tuna noodle casserole, your hugs and laughter. I promise to do my part in carrying on the tradition of goulash with applesauce on top. I love you and miss you.

Sherri Lutz

November 7, 2006

Dear Teresa, Dawn, Mike, Pam, Carol & Nick:

My deepest sympathy to each of you...and your families. Cory, Steph and I loved your Mom as our own. She touched our lives in more ways than we could ever tell her...or you.

I am so sorry I will not be in attendance at the visitation or funeral, as we are leaving Wednesday a.m. for New York...but please know my love, thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

God Bless,

Sherri

Lori Craighton-Tarr

November 7, 2006

To the family of Jan...
You all have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers! Your mom was a wonderful person!

Linda Stewart

November 7, 2006

Mike and family.
You are in our prayers and thoughts at this time. I know how close your family was and how much you will miss your Mom.

Mike & Marilyn Pinta

November 7, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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