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Janice Mae Ostrem Kirkwood

Birth	:	14 Mar 1932 Vernon County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	5 Nov 2013 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Description	:	Kirkwood passed away Tuesday, November 5 at Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center. Jan was born to Martin and Alma (Myhre) Ostrem at home in rural Vernon County, WI on March 14, 1932. She attended country grade school, and after completion she attended high school in Viroqua for her freshman year and then graduated from Westby High School in 1949. After completing high school, Jan worked at several jobs in LaCrosse. The most memorable was at the "Dutch Maid", which was a restaurant and ice cream shop. She made many great friends while working there. Jan met her future husband John in... Read More	Kirkwood passed away Tuesday, November 5 at Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center. Jan was born to Martin and Alma (Myhre) Ostrem at home in rural Vernon County, WI on March 14, 1932. She attended country grade school, and after completion she attended high school in Viroqua for her freshman year and then graduated from Westby High School in 1949. After completing high school, Jan worked at several jobs in LaCrosse. The most memorable was at the "Dutch Maid", which was a restaurant and ice cream shop. She made many great friends while working there. Jan met her future husband John in LaCrosse while he was stationed at Camp McCoy, WI. They were united in marriage at the home of John's parents in Spencer on September 20, 1952 after John had returned from his tour of duty in Germany. They became parents of three children; Jane, Monte, who was stillborn, and John Jr. who passed away one day after birth. Jan had several jobs over the years, including secretary for the architects, Walsh, Kenniger and Galvin, and at the Clay County Auditor's office where she served as a clerk and was appointed Clay County Auditor and was later elected to this office also. She served as the Clay County Auditor until she retired after suffering a massive stroke in 1980. Throughout her life, Jan enjoyed many different activities. In the early years she loved to read, cross stitch, garden, travel, collect antiques, and go to Jackson, MN for Saturday night car races. She is especially remembered by friends and family for the tree skirts she sewed by hand and gave as gifts. In the later years she enjoyed watching old movies, watching and feeding the birds, good family food, gardening and spending time with friends and family. She especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren's and nieces' and nephews' school and sports activities. Throughout her entire adult life one of Jan's favorite times of the year was Clay County Fair time. This was especially true when John was responsible for the hospitality for the main stage performers. Despite experiencing many health obstacles, she enjoyed her life, maintaining a positive attitude in almost every situation. Jan moved to assisted living in 2003 and then to the nursing home after breaking her hip. She moved to Royale Meadows in 2007. She will remain in the memories of the nurses and staff. She will be remembered for her smiles and ready "Hello" greeting to anyone she met.

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Where is Janice Mae Ostrem Kirkwood's memorial?
Janice Mae Ostrem Kirkwood's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA.
When did Janice Mae Ostrem Kirkwood death?
Janice Mae Ostrem Kirkwood death on 5 Nov 2013 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Janice Mae Ostrem Kirkwood's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

John A. Kirkwood

(1929 - 1991)

Siblings

Children

Monte C Kirkwood

(1958 - 1958)

John A Kirkwood Jr.

(1959 - 1959)

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