Jansen, Mildred Alice "Milly" passed away peacefully at her home on Mar. 8, 2018. She was 96 years old. She will be greatly missed. Milly was born on October 27, 1921. She married Jotham ("Joe") Jansen on August 4, 1945 in Hallock, MN and they spent more than 65 years together. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2011. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Michelene (Chip) Wells, Moose Lake MN; David (Myra) Jansen, Maple Grove MN; Nancy (Paul) Kennedy, Shoreview MN; Amy (Brian) Varani, Columbus MN; as well as 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings Robert Clapp, Geraldine Frederickson, and Mary Jean Overend. We also want to extend our thanks to Georgie Hansen and Lori Reopelle for caring for Milly during the last year. A memorial service celebrating her life, including burial at Fort Snelling, is planned for later in the spring.

Published on March 25, 2018


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