Jane Osborne Mathiasen
June 28, 2014
Jane Osborne Mathiasen was born November 6, 1929 to Helen and Harold Osborne. She grew up in Rock Island and Springfield, Illinois, graduating from Rock Island High School. She attended Stephens College and the University of Iowa, at which she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.
Jane met her husband there and they were married February 4, 1951. After graduation, they moved to Omaha, Nebraska, living and working there until 1960, at which time they moved to Harlan, Iowa. Jane’s husband joined the Shelby County State Bank and became very involved in the community. Jane also became a busy volunteer as well as a mother to her two daughters and one son. For her various volunteer activities, she and Si were named “Citizens of the Year” in 1982.
Her favorite things, beside her granddaughters, were reading, golf, bridge, crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, and knitting. She and Si also did quite a bit of traveling after his retirement. They spent their winters in Sun Lakes, Arizona for more than twenty years, also volunteering there with “Neighbors Who Care.” They moved to Edgewater in 2009, shortly after it was completed.
Jane passed away June 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Donald "Si" Mathiasen; daughters, Sally Kalal and Julie (Ed) McGillicuddy; son, Mark Mathiasen; sister, Sally (Oak) Norton; seven granddaughters who were the pride and joy of her life: Theresa (Bryan) Stark, Amy (Tanner) Brown, Michele Kalal, Beth Kalal, Alyssa McGillicuddy, Amanda McGillicuddy, and Mary Mathiasen; three great-grandsons: Corey, Logan and Nathan Stark; and two nephews and one niece.
There will be a memorial service held at Edgewater Retirement Community, 9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014, followed by a luncheon.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Edgewater Good Samaritan Fund, the PEO Sisterhood or Iowa Public Television. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tammy Hastert
07/09/2014
Deepest sympathies to all of Jane family. Hugs and prayers to you. She was a Great person, I will miss her letters she would sent after leaving Harlan. Also she would knit the best dishrags, which I am still using.
Mark and Carolyn McGillicuddy
07/07/2014
Thinking of you Julie, Ed, Alyssa and Amanda. We are very sorry for your loss and send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Mark and Carolyn
Ed & Gale Porter
07/04/2014
Julie we are sadden to hear of the loss of your mother. We are holding you and your family in our hearts and prayers. Ed & Gale Porter
Sara Melstad
07/03/2014
Sally, I am so sorry for your loss. If you and the girls need anything I am there for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Kerman Family
07/02/2014
Julie, Ed, Alyssa and Amanda our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your family during this difficult time. Julie I am so happy you were able to be with your Mom. If there is anything you need, you know we are here for you.
Barbara Stenberg
07/02/2014
Ted and I want to send our deepest sympathies to Si and family.
We feel very blessed to have had you in our lives.
May God's promises be with you all.
Tawni Lee & Mary Jane
06/29/2014
God Bless All
Deepest Heartfelt Sympathies To Everyone...Heaven Is Quite A Bit Brighter ...Sending Prayers To All
Miss You All Too ...Luv MJ & Mom
yvonne&donjohnson
06/29/2014
Si and Family: We are thinking of you these difficult days. Jane was a great person to have known. God bless you all.
Yvonne Christiansen Johnson
The Smail Family {Mary Jane's Grandparents }
06/29/2014
Our Deepest Sympathies To All Of The Families...God Bless You & Comfort You At This Tyme Of Loss...Prayers