"Linda, my sympathies to you and your family! Dale Briggs"
In loving memory of
Janice L. Allen
September 27, 1929 - January 25, 2022
A public visitation for Janice was held at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona. Private family services with inurnment at East Lawn Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorials will be directed to Hospice of the Heartland or the Kossuth County Animal Rescue in Jan's memory.
Janice Louise Allen was born September 27, 1929, in Forest City, the only child of Glenn and Esther (Bjelland) Hanna. She attended Algona High School where she was homecoming queen her junior year graduating in 1947.
Jan was united in marriage to William Allen on August 15, 1948. They lived in Algona where Jan worked at Good Samaritan Nursing Home and the Kossuth County Home. In 1995, they moved to Whittemore.
Jan found joy being with her family and many friends. She enjoyed reading and watching football always cheering for the Green Bay Packers. She had a special love for animals having many pets at her home. Jan was a faithful member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore.
Janice L. Allen died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Heartland. She was 92.
She is survived by five children, Diane Moehle and her husband Doug of Northwood, Linda Ristau and her husband Tom of Whittemore, Nancy Johnson and her husband Jerry of Sioux Falls, SD, Jim Allen and his wife Mary of Rosemount, MN, and John Allen of Ledyard. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Bill on May 26, 2008.
Tributes
"You have my condolences. She and Bill raised special kids."
"Linda and Allen family. We had many good times in school. Glad I got to know your sweet loving Mom,"
"Jim, Mary n Allen family I am so sorry to hear about Grandma Jan. She was one of a kind n loved by many. She will be missed dearly"
"My sympathy and prayers to the Allen family ?"
"My condolences for Jan Allen. I enjoyed my time working at the Good Samaritan around ?75-?76 when I worked with Jan. I have a great memory -what a great woman. "
"Our most sincere sympathy on the loss of your wonderful mom. There are so many wonderful memories with your family. I can hear her laugh. Just seeing her photo fills my heart. What a gem. She will be missed. ??"
"Linda and family, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "
"What a lady!Enjoyed her so much,will miss stopping by to see her.Thinking of you all"
"Sincere sympathy to you & your family Linda. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace."
"my heartfelt prayers to the Allen Families on your loss~ Sincere Sympathy, Mark J. VonBank- Park Rapids, Mn.~formerly of Algona, Iowa.
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"Linda and family, you have our sympathy "
"Jim and family, you have our sympathy"
"My sympathy to you and your family Linda."
"Our deepest sympathy to you Diane and your family. Will keep you all in our prayers. "
"Diane, I?m so sorry for your loss! Moms are pretty special people! Prayers to comfort you in the weeks to come! God bless!"
"Our deepest sympathy to all of Jan\'s family. She was a true gem, always so much fun to visit and work with. She will be greatly missed by so many. Keeping your families in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. "
"My deepest sympathies to Jan?s family. She was a little spitfire to talk with who loved her family deeply. She will be missed by many ?? May she Rest in God?s Eternal Peace ?. "