Janet Joyce Grimm
October 14, 1944 — January 20, 2018
Janet J. Grimm, 73, of Farley, Iowa, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family at home Saturday, January 20, 2018. Visitation: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Asbury, Iowa. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 25, 2018, with visitation one hour prior to service, also at the church. Burial: 2 p.m. Committal Service, Fairview Cemetery, Earlville, Iowa. Arrangements by Clifton Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville.
Janet was born October 14, 1944, the daughter of Anton “Tony” and Nida (Jackson) Reth. Janet and Grayden P. Grimm were united in marriage on June 11, 1966, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Delaware. Janet stayed home to care for her children and later operated an in-home daycare for over 30 years. She was a member of the Dubuque Sweet Adelines and a self-taught pianist. She played for Grace Lutheran Church for many years. Janet was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Janet enjoyed having flowers around her home and took it upon herself to beautify the entrance to the Farley City Park. She had a passion for music and passed that on to her children and grandchildren. Janet’s first priority was her family and then her church. She loved attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities.
Janet is survived by her husband, Grayden of 51 years; children, Valerie Kennedy, Vonda (John) Hermsen, and Vaughn (Mary Beth) Grimm; seven grandchildren, Brianna and Morgan Kennedy, Keaton, Landon, and Emerson Hermsen, and Kaylee and Makenna Grimm; a brother, David (Barbara) Reth; and her extended family.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Ellene Reth and twin sister, Joan Reth.
Janet was born October 14, 1944, the daughter of Anton “Tony” and Nida (Jackson) Reth. Janet and Grayden P. Grimm were united in marriage on June 11, 1966, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Delaware. Janet stayed home to care for her children and later operated an in-home daycare for over 30 years. She was a member of the Dubuque Sweet Adelines and a self-taught pianist. She played for Grace Lutheran Church for many years. Janet was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Janet enjoyed having flowers around her home and took it upon herself to beautify the entrance to the Farley City Park. She had a passion for music and passed that on to her children and grandchildren. Janet’s first priority was her family and then her church. She loved attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities.
Janet is survived by her husband, Grayden of 51 years; children, Valerie Kennedy, Vonda (John) Hermsen, and Vaughn (Mary Beth) Grimm; seven grandchildren, Brianna and Morgan Kennedy, Keaton, Landon, and Emerson Hermsen, and Kaylee and Makenna Grimm; a brother, David (Barbara) Reth; and her extended family.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Ellene Reth and twin sister, Joan Reth.
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