1943-2024
Janet Irene Simmons, 81, daughter of James and Betty (Negal) Crawley, was born July 19, 1943, in Guthrie Center. A lifelong resident of Guthrie Center, she passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center.
She was the oldest of five daughters, graduating from Guthrie Center High School in 1961. From there, she went on and graduated from McConnell Airline School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1964. She then had her two daughters, Jannette Jewel in 1965 and Patricia Lynne in 1967. She worked for Farm Bureau Insurance for 30 years before her retirement.
She is survived by her two daughters, Jannette Rankin of Adel, and Patricia (Jack) Williams of Jefferson; granddaughter, Jennifer (Lyle) Schmitz of Dexter; grandson, Davin (Brett Carlson) Rankin of Chicago; step-granddaughter, Jennifer (Travis) Lee of Jefferson; step-grandson, Jack J. (April) Williams of Jefferson; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and sisters, Peggy (Gerry) German of Winterset and Karen (Albert) Maben of Linden. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Pam Jesse and Nancy (Donald) Finnell.
A private family burial of her cremains will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Union Cemetery, Guthrie Center, with a Celebration of Life held at Jannette’s home immediately following the burial.
Twigg Funeral Home, Guthrie Center, is entrusted with her services.