Janet Donlan, 78,, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved her dearly.
What you read below is one part of a life lived with quiet purpose.
Janet's story began in 1943, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Janet held deeply to the Lutheran faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
What is held in faith is rarely lost.
Janet Donlan, 78 of Marion, passed away on November 17, 2021 at the Western Arizona Regional Hospital in Bullhead City, AZ. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion. The family will meet at 2:00 PM at Thunder Valley Dragways for one last ride. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. Janet Ranae Donlan was born on September 25th 1943 in Hendrickson, Minnesota to Edwin and Hazel (Gravning) Anderson. She was later joined by brother Terry. She always enjoyed reading books, needlepoint, making bookmarks for churches and anybody that would want them, and camping with family and friends. Janet and Bill were married on March 16th, 1963 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. To this union two children were born, Sparky and Penni. They enjoyed racing out at Thunder Valley Dragways. Some would say that Janet was the faster driver than Bill. They wintered in Arizona and spent many times going to races in Las Vegas and Denver. They enjoyed watching football. Janet cheered for the Raiders and the Cardinals, Bill cheered for the Bears. Janet passed away on November 17, 2021 and Bill passed away on February 9, 2022 at the Western Arizona Regional Hospital. Grateful for having shared their life is their son Sparky Donlan of Sioux Falls and daughter Penni (Rick) Scholl of New London, Minnesota; Sparky's children Wyatt (significant other Breeze) Donlan of Brandon, and Shelby Donlan of Brandon, Penni's children Ricky (Jenny) of Burtum, MN, and Kristine (Justin) Becker of New Ulm, MN; and great-grandson Hunter Carlson; Janet's brother Terry Anderson; Bill's siblings Dick (Jackie) Donlan and Dawn Donlan; special friends Theresa Walters and Harvey Marshall III and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. They were preceded in death Janet's parents, Bill's parents, Janet's infant sister Yvonne, Bill's sister Shelly Donlan and sister Donna as an infant.
