In Loving Memory of

Janet Clara Staab

Janet Staab was born on January 5, 1925 in LeMars, Iowa to Joseph and Frances Meyer Langel. She was the 6th of nine siblings. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from LeMars Central High School in 1944. Following graduation Janet worked in Sioux City, IA. On October 26, 1948 she and Clarence Staab were married in LeMars. Following their marriage they farmed near Hadley, MN and raised their four children. In 1985 they moved to Slayton. Janet worked as a CNA in the Balaton, Pipestone, and Slayton nursing homes and also at the Slayton Hospital. She thoroughly enjoyed her work until her retirement in 1990. Clarence passed away on October 19, 1991. In 1995 Janet moved to Rapid City to live with her sister Dorothy Ann. In 2000 Janet returned to Minnesota and made her home in Heron Lake, MN. In 2004 she moved to Slayton. On March 20, 2008 she became a resident of the Golden living Center-Slayton and passed away there on March 24, 2008 at the age of 83. She was a member of St. Ann's Church in Slayton. Janet enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed watching Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune, playing cards, games, reading and word find puzzles.

Survivors include her three children, Linda Doescher of Slayton, MN, Patricia and Steve Braun of Cottonwood, MN, and Daniel and Sharon Staab of Hadley, MN, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, one sister, Dula Langel of Merrill, IA, and long time family friend Mary Byrne of Slayton, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clarence Staab, one son, David Mark Staab, one great-granddaughter, Justine Doescher, six sisters, Juliet Langel, Marie Owens, Lorraine Langel, Saverna Albers, Dorothy Ann Langel, and Lois Campbell, and one brother, Ervin Langel.

Memorial Services

St. Ann's Church in Slayton, MN on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 10:30 AM with Fr. Patrick Arens officiating. The organist is Judy Andrews. The song leader is Joanne Halbur. The honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren, Shawna Tusberg, Rick Doescher, Eric Staab, Nicholas Doescher, Brandy Staab, Ryan Braun, Michael Doescher, Shalesha Braun, Amanda Doescher, Brent Staab, and Kayla Staab. Interment at St. Ann's Cemetery, Slayton, MN.