Janice Flesher

Janice Flesher, 74, passed away February 9, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center.

Janice was born September 15, 1950 in Des Moines to George and Emily (Ezit) Dorrell. She graduated from East High in 1968. Janice was working as a bank teller for TruBank, a job she had been thoroughly enjoying for the past 10 years. She loved her co-workers and her customers. Janice was an all-around people person and she loved to travel the world. Her most recent trips were to Egypt, Greece and Italy. Janice also loved going on cruises. She and her friends would visit the Civic Center frequently to enjoy all types of shows and events. Janice was an avid Beatles fan. Above all, she loved her family and enjoyed being a mother and a grandmother.

Janice is survived by her children, Kelly (Ben) Meyer, Scott (Crystal) Flesher and Tracy (Joe) Benda; grandchildren, Ryan Meyer, Hollyn Flesher, Lexi Durbin, Haley Dotson, Natalie and Olivia Benda; brother, James (Joan) Dorrell; sister-in-law, Sandy Dorrell; nieces and nephews, George (Mark) Dorrell, Jim (Asimwe) Dorrell, Kim Dorrell, and Jamie (Paul) Dorrell; her great-grandchildren, great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as a host of extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by parents and her brother, Tom Dorrell.

The family will greet friends Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Donor Network in loving memory of Janice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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