Janet was born on August 20, 1934 in Wilton to Richard and Ruth (Lang) Schneekloth. She married Henry "Hans" E. Carstens on August 31, 1957 in Davenport. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2000.

Jan graduated from Wilton High School. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wilton and the Wilton American Legion Auxiliary.

In early years, Jan worked at the Wilton Candy Kitchen. She and Hans owned and operated the New Liberty Sale Barn for many years. Most recently, her greatest joy was volunteering and working with the kids at the Wilton Elementary School.

She enjoyed sewing and making yarn art tissue boxes and coaster sets. Above all, Jan's love for her family was paramount and she cherished the time she spent with them.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 18, 2021 from 3 to 6 PM at Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 6 PM. Private family interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.

Jan is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Candy Clausen (Billy Wallace) of Tipton and Connie (Dan) Fratzke of Durant, grandchildren: Jennie Clausen Houck (Ryder Houck), Nathan Fratzke and Jacob Fratzke; great grandchildren: Caitlin, Taylor and Xander Crane, Gavin and Alexandra Houck; great-great-granddaugher Paisley Ganzer; daughter-in-law Mary Carstens of Wilton; brother Jerry (Janice) Schneekloth of Bloomfield, IA and sister-in-law Betty Schneekloth of Overland Park, KS.

She was preceded by her husband, parents, son Lanny Carstens, grandson Bobby Crane, great granddaughter Charity Crane and brothers: Harold and Charlie Schneekloth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilton Elementary School to provide books for her students.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Muscatine Journal on May 17, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Carstens

Sponsored by Bentley Funeral Home - Wilton.

16 Entries

Jodi Pedersen Lucas

May 22, 2021

Very sorry to hear of Jan's passing. She was such a special lady and a great member of the community--always giving back. I have such fond memories of her. Sending prayers and hugs.

Art and Lori Horst

May 19, 2021

We are sorry for loss. I enjoyed our conversations with her.

Lori Hadley

May 18, 2021

Candy and Connie, Sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. Jan was like a 2nd mom to me growing up and will miss her deeply. I enjoyed exchanging notes with her over the years. I am sure they are all reunited and are enjoying all those card games again like they use to have back in the day! Sending love, hugs, and prayers to all of you and your families. RIP Jan and fly high with the rest of the angels!

Sandy & Craig Scott

May 18, 2021

Candy & Connie, Our sincere condolences to you and your families.

Judy Niedorf

May 18, 2021

Candy and families. My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. She was a very pretty lady.

Terry Simester

May 17, 2021

Deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. I was only able to visit her for such a short time but looked forward to deliver meals and have conversations with her. I´ll miss those times and her

Candyce (Hetzler) Lloyd

May 17, 2021

Sincere condolences to Candy and Connie. She was a wonderful, loving, and sincere lady who cared very deeply for all she knew. Sorry for your loss!

John and Sue Carstens

May 17, 2021

Condolences to all of the Carstens family and friends.

Lynne Hoffmann

May 16, 2021

Dear Connie & Family -- My deepest sympathy in your loss. Hoping wonderful memories will help to ease your sorrow. Many thoughts are with you.

Myrle Belknap

May 15, 2021

Connie so sorry for the lost of your Mother she was a very special lady always had a smile on her face. Will miss seeing her at the post office she would always take time to talk to me. My prayers are with all of you

Frank and Lisa Gulsby

May 15, 2021

Connie and Candy,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was a sweet lady. I remember her and your father well. We will be praying for you and your families for comfort in the coming days.

Linda Anderson

May 15, 2021

So Sorry for your loss. I knew Jan From working at the Wilton School. She was always very kind and asked how I was doing. RIP JAN!!

Diane Mutz

May 15, 2021

I'm so very sorry for your loss. This lady was great to everyone. I will miss her always. She was so good to me. YOU HAVE YOUR ANGEL WINGS FLY HIGH JAN

Kitty Smith

May 15, 2021

So very sorry my heart breaks for the family Jan is a beautiful soul (and I use her coasters daily) a blessing to her family and friends not to be forgotten....

Caryl Walton

May 15, 2021

I am so sad to read of your mothers passing Connie and family. I did think of her last Sunday when she was not in church with you and your mother-in-law as she always was and wondered if she was sick. She was a very special lady. I know you have lots of good memories and may they help ease the pain in your hearts. prayers to all of you/

Sherri (Shoppa) Goans

May 15, 2021

To the Carstens family, I’m so very saddened by reading of your loss. I have a lot of great memories of Jan. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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