Janet Kay "Higinbotham" Hart

In Loving Memory Of

Janet Kay Hart

Janet Hart was born on June 2, 1933, in Gruver, Iowa to William and Alice Ramsey Higinbotham. In 1937 the family moved to Arnolds Park, IA for a short time before moving to Estherville, IA where Janet graduated from Estherville High School. Following high school Janet worked for Dr. Kitchen and later at Holy Family Hospital. On June 19, 1958, she and Harold Hart were married at the United Presbyterian Church in Estherville. Following their marriage, they made their home on the Hart family farm in Fenton Township near Chandler, MN. They remained on the farm until 2001 when they moved to Slayton, MN. Harold passed away on November 18, 2016. In June 2018 Janet moved to Maple Lawn Senior Care in Fulda. She passed away there on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Janet was a member of the Iona Presbyterian Church in Iona, MN where she served as President of the Ladies Aid, and taught Sunday School and Bible School. She also was a member of the Friendly Birthday Club. Janet enjoyed visiting with family and Friends, and crafts.

Survivors include her three nieces and their spouses, Kay and Greg Stephens of Katy, TX, Beth Rairigh of Sugar Land, TX, and Sarah and Don Harrison of Willis, TX, and one nephew, Jeff and Donna Higinbotham of Needville, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold, and brother, Dean Higinbotham and his wife, Doris.

Funeral Services

Iona Presbyterian Church in Iona, MN on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. David Erickson officiating. The organist is Sharon Lais. The pallbearers are Duane Spartz, Mike Kluis, Bob Vander Linden, Curt Strampe, Todd Boock, Aaron Kluis and Alvin Boock. Interment is at Chandler Lutheran Cemetery in Chandler, MN.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com