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Janice Marion Hackenmiller, 81, of Stacyville, Iowa, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

Janice was born April 29, 1938, in Stacyville, the daughter of Herbert and Agnes (Goergen) Mayer. She graduated from Visitation High School in 1956. Janice married Melvin A. Hackenmiller on Sept. 24, 1958, at Visitation Catholic Church. She worked at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home for over 20 years. She was a member of Visitation Catholic Church and was a past board member, Christian Mothers, Catholic Order of Foresters, Cedar Valley Quilters and Austin Keepsake Quilters. Janice enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting, knitting, gardening, Suduko puzzles and just keeping busy. She was an asset to the community by giving rides to appointments, visiting residents at the nursing home, helping with Meals on Wheels, working on elections, and was a Eucharistic Minister, serving at Mass and to the home-bound.

Janice was a loving spouse, nurturing mother, caring friend, comforting sister and faithful Christian who everyday practiced these qualities to those who shared her life. She never uttered a harsh word about anyone and expected us to be the best we could be. Janice and Mel collaborated on many woodworking projects and exhibited at the local fairs. For many years she supported the St. Ansgar Saints sports teams and she remained a proud, cheering fan long after her kids graduated.

Those left to cherish her memory are Janice’s children, Sandy (Dean) Blanchard of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sharon (John) Cowin of Ledyard, Iowa, Craig (Barb) Hackenmiller of Mantorville, Minnesota, Laurie (Randi) Johnson of St. Ansgar, Iowa, Karla Hackenmiller (Art Werger) of Athens, Ohio, Mark (Teressa) Hackenmiller of Cedar Rapids and Matt (Melissa) Hackenmiller of Rancho Cucamonga, California; grandchildren, Alex (Ryan) Glowacz, Olivia (Jordan) Monson, Ross Hackenmiller, Drew (Cody) Hackenmiller, Holly Hackenmiller, Ezra, Abby and Vienna Hackenmiller; great-grandchildren, Jayden and Jaxson Monson; sisters-in-law, Darlene Mayer, Elizabeth (Dolly) Hackenmiller, Mary Hackenmiller and Imelda Neis; brothers-in-law, Cliff Mueske and Darryl Mayer; and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin, in 2012; infant son, David; sisters, Shirley Hackenmiller and Donna Mueske; and brother, John Mayer.

Our family would like to express our gratitude to the staff who gave such special care to our mom.

Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will hold a public celebration of her life at a later date. A private graveside service was held at the Visitation Catholic Church Cemetery with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Stacyville Community Nursing Home or MercyOne North Iowa Hospice. Condolences may be left online at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.