Home > United States of America > Iowa > Lyon County > George > Evergreen Cemetery > Viola Alyce Gruis Jansen

Viola Alyce Gruis Jansen

Birth	:	26 Dec 1921 Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Jun 2013 Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3394012, -96.0164032
Description	:	Viola Jansen age 91 formerly of George, IA of Olathe, KS, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her home in Olathe, KS. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Hope Reformed Church in George. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George, IA. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 25th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George, IA. Viola Alyce Jansen was born December 26, 1921, in rural George, Iowa to Heiko and Minnie (Casjens) Gruis. She was raised on the family farm... Read More	Viola Jansen age 91 formerly of George, IA of Olathe, KS, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her home in Olathe, KS. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Hope Reformed Church in George. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George, IA. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 25th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George, IA. Viola Alyce Jansen was born December 26, 1921, in rural George, Iowa to Heiko and Minnie (Casjens) Gruis. She was raised on the family farm and attended Wheeler #2 Country School. After graduating from the 8th grade, she cared for her mother. Viola was united in marriage to George Jansen on January 12, 1944 at the Hope Reformed Church parsonage. George and Viola took over the Jansen family farm, retiring in 1979. Viola taught Sunday school for 27 years and was a member the Women's Circles at Hope Reformed Church. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, canning, baking, sewing and handwork. She worked along side George with the farm work and chores. Following George's death on May 4, 2009, she moved on July 5, 2009 to an apartment at the Gardens at Creekside in Olathe, Kansas to be near her daughter. She made new friends at the apartments and while attending First Presbyterian Church, making an incredible adjustment to her move so far from George, Iowa. Following surgery in November, 2012, she moved into David and Marlene's home for her care. On June 22, 2013, Viola passed away peacefully with Marlene at her side at the age of 91. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Marlene, and her husband David Ellrich, of Olathe, Kansas; two grandsons, Kyle Ellrich of Denver, Colorado and Mark Ellrich of Mission, Kansas; two sister-in-laws, Sylvia Gruis of Little Rock, Iowa and Ann Gruis of George, Iowa. She is preceded in death by her parents, Heiko and Minnie Gruis; her husband, George; seven brothers, Justus, Elmer, Ivan, Joe, Charles, Edward and Harvey; two sisters, Carrie Nagel and Arlene Kruse; brother and sister-in-laws, Harry and Johanna Jansen.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Viola Alyce Gruis Jansen's memorial?
Viola Alyce Gruis Jansen's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
When did Viola Alyce Gruis Jansen death?
Viola Alyce Gruis Jansen death on 22 Jun 2013 in Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Viola Alyce Gruis Jansen's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3394012
Longitude: -96.0164032

Family Members:

Parent

Heiko G. Gruis

(1883 - 1942)

Minnie Christine Casjens Gruis

(1886 - 1971)

Spouse

George Arend Jansen

(1914 - 2009)

Siblings

Charles “Charlie” Gruis

(1909 - 2001)

Joe Frederick Gruis

(1911 - 1932)

Ivan Henry Gruis

(1913 - 1968)

Carrie Margaret Gruis Nagel

(1915 - 2004)

Harvey Donald Gruis

(1917 - 2004)

Edward Leon Gruis

(1919 - 1997)

Elmer Gruis

(1928 - 1982)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

2. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

3. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

4. First Baptist Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3755000, -95.9780000

5. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

7. Zion Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

8. Grant Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

9. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

10. Quaker Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

11. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

12. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

13. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

15. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

16. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

17. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

18. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

19. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

21. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

22. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002