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Jan went home to Jesus on March 18, 2025. Born on October 18, 1937, she was the last of seven children.
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Bertha Faffler; brothers, Roy, Walter, Howard and Larry Faffler; sisters, Irene and Alice Faffler; husband, Paul Mader; and daughter, Karyn Kienholz.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Kristin and Frederick Johnson, her grandsons, Alex and Nick Kienholz, step-grandchildren, Gracia and Bryce Johnson and son-in-law, Keith Kienholz.
Jan was treasured by so many loving nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbors and friends. Her incredible gift of teaching spanned decades in the St. Paul schools as she nurtured and educated countless kindergarteners. It was truly her life's work. She was a true empath and had an insatiable heart to serve people and advocate for them with the love of Christ. Jan was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, Mom, friend and a beloved Oma. She will be dearly missed.
Memorials are preferred to the Union Gospel Mission.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Laura Slater
April 3, 2025
I will forever miss my beautiful, kind, caring Aunt Jan. She brightened so many of my days by reaching out with her phone calls, voice messages and cards after losing my own parents several years ago. She was a mentor and role model to me growing up in so many ways, even encouraging me to become a teacher like she was. Her warm smile, joyful countenance and uplifting spirit will remain in my heart always. She was a beloved and favorite Aunt of mine and I know she has found peace in Heaven.
Peter Mayer
April 2, 2025
Thank You Aunt Jan for your warmth, thoughtfulness and kindness. You always had a twinkle in your eye and a joyful smile. You always showed a genuine concern for and interest in others. I´m so grateful to have known you!
Lynn (Slater) Dittrich
March 30, 2025
Aunt Jan, you will be missed!! You were such a kind-hearted person who kept connected to all your nieces and nephews even after our own parents had passed. I will miss the chats we had. I know that you are now united with your love, Paul and daughter Karen. May God Bless you.
With Love, Lynn
Joe Mayer
March 30, 2025
Rest in peace aunt Jan! Kind aunt! Joe Mayer
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