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Janice Kemble, age 80, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Janice is survived by her daughters Kathryn (Eric) Popp, Susan (Mark) Duea, MaryBeth (Rick) Olson, and Valerie (Ryan) Rottman; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Michael; parents Max and Agnes Poetsch and her three siblings.
Janice lived a very full life, she especially loved all her social outings with her best friends and daughters. A heartfelt thank you from our family to all of her friends and neighbors who made her feel so special and loved all these years.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th St. S. Cottage Grove, MN. All are invited to a luncheon following the service. Final resting place will be Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorials are preferred to go to "Sharing and Caring Hands"- 525 N 7th St., Minneapolis, MN 55405 - CLICK HERE to be directed to their donation page.
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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