Janis Elizabeth Smith, 93, of Kasson passed away January 14, 2024 at Prairie Meadows Sr. Living Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia.
Janis was born on May 20, 1930 in Mantorville Township to William and Helen Hauschildt. She grew up on a farm north of Mantorville and graduated from Mantorville High School in 1948.
She married Stanley Smith on May 7, 1952 at the Little Brown Church in Iowa. Together they raised two children. Stanley passed away in 1977.
Janis loved time spent with family and friends; especially her grandchildren. She was so proud of each of them. She was a long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and St. John’s Lutheran Church. For over 60 years, Janis worked at the Hubbell House in Mantorville. She cherished her interactions with her many customers over the years and truly loved her job.
Janis is survived by her two children Jeff (Nancy) Smith of Lake City and Kim (Gary) Berge of Kasson; five grandchildren, Amber (Brad) Head, Ryan (Karla) Smith, Brooke (Tim) Bestgen, Travis Berge and Aaron (Tori) Berge; and eight great-grandchildren, Caden, Howard, Kyla, Stanley, Peyton, Beau, Brooks and Sonny.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Helen Hauschildt; husband Stanley Smith and brother Hollis Hauschildt.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 19 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 301 8th Ave NW, Kasson, MN with Pastor John Wiesenburger officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Mantorville, MN.
The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice and all the staff at Prairie Meadows for the special care given to Janis.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be directed to St. Croix Hospice, the Alzheimer’s Association or St. John’s Lutheran Church of Kasson.
Always in our hearts – Blessed be her memory.