Josephine Ann Jansen

Josephine Ann (Hornberg) Jansen of Elmore, passed away on November 14, 2019 at Heartland-Parkview Care Center in Wells, at the age of 85. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth is entrusted with arrangements. www.PattonFH.com

Josephine was born on May 23, 1934 in Thompson, IA to Charles and Hazel (Anderson) Hornberg. 1952 was an eventful year for her.  She graduated from Thompson High School on May 22, turned 18 on the 23^rd and married Henry Arnold Jansen on June 1^st.  They moved to Elmore where she has lived ever since. Josephine was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore. Reading, roller-skating and playing bingo were some of her favorites ways to pass the time.   Enjoying the time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her 3 children, Joan (Jim) Kellander of Phoeniz, AZ, Jerene (Paul) Zwaschka of Fairmont and Henry Jansen Jr. of Elmore; grandsons, Ryan (Heather) Zwaschka of Burnsville, Nathan (Jenna) Sohler of Zimmerman, Brent (Dee) Kellander of Melbourne, Australia and Jordan (Barbara) Kellander of Phoenix, AZ; one great granddaughter Zoey Kellander of Melbourne, Australia;  Many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry Jansen Sr. and daughter Janet Jansen.