Jane Marie DeVolder

Jane Marie DeVolder, 55, passed away April 14, 2011. She was born January 13, 1956, to Earl “Bud” and Muriel Jansen. She graduated in 1974 from Marshalltown High School, where she met her husband Mike. They made Des Moines their home for over 25 years, where they started their own business together in 1992. Jane graduated from Upper Iowa University in 1998 with honors. Her biggest passion was spending time with her family. She also loved to travel with Mike, working in her garden, playing with her dogs, walking, reading, music, dancing, and keeping up with the latest fashion trends. She had a knack for decorating her home, and enjoyed hosting get-togethers for family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 33 years, Mike; son, Chad (Lindsey) DeVolder; daughter, Kim DeVolder (partner, Ryan Mehalovich); mother, Muriel Jansen; brother, Dave Jansen of Marshalltown; sister, Jean (Ken) Applegate of San Antonio; sister, Joanna (Randy) Prebeck; sister, Dawn (Derek) Kilstrom; brother, Dan Jansen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was greeted by her father, Earl “Bud” Jansen and sister, Nancy Jansen.

A memorial visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 4 p.m., on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. A memorial mass will be 10 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi, 7075 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Emergency Shelter, 1535 11th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314, or the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be left at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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