Janelle Yvonne Mein

Janelle Yvonne Mein
Johnston, IA formerly of Lake View, IA

Janelle Yvonne Mein, 87, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019. Her final days were spent surrounded by her beloved family sharing precious memories, prayers, and love.

Janelle is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Mike) Korb of Des Moines, Colleen (Paul) Bendon, of Omaha, Diane (Jeff) Smith of Boone, and Brenda (Jeff) Hathaway of Des Moines; and her son, Dennis (Linda) Mein of Des Moines; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren she adored; brother-in-law, Duane Johnson; and her nieces and nephews. Janelle was preceded in death by her son, Jeff Mein; her parents, Leonard and Velma Wohlhutter; stepmother, Anne Lippold Wohlhutter; sisters and brother-in-law, Twyla Johnson and Sharon and George Hartvigsen.

Janelle enjoyed traveling with her children. She had many hobbies including journaling her daily activities, crocheting, and assisting her daughters with their quilting projects. She loved to read, play cards and Words with Friends, watching her fish, and having her hair styled.

She worked many years as an administrative assistant for Sac County before moving to Johnston, Iowa. Her July birthday was always celebrated as it coincided with the Lake View carnival. She will be dearly missed by her family.

Services will be held Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA with burial in Harlan, IA.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

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