"To Janice's family. I am sorry to learn of your mothers passing! Her husband Alvin was a cousin of mine. He lived two farms south us us. Alvin's Mother was my Dad's (Martin Reinecke) niece, I last saw Janice and Brenda quite a number of years ago when I was working on the Reinecke Genealogy. I had a nice visit at her house when I brought her the Reinecke book. Your Mom's long struggle is over. I am sorry for your loss! Dale Reinecke"
In loving memory of
Janice Jane Moehnke
September 29, 1936 - January 21, 2022
Janice Jane Moehnke (nee Ihrke), age 85, died peacefully on January 21, 2022 at Little Hospice in Edina, MN following a courageous four-year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Jan is survived by her children Brenda Solomon (Jeff), Scott Moehnke, Craig Moehnke, Stacy Carlisle (Chris), 8 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, and her loving husband, Al, whom she lost to brain cancer in 1995.
Jan was born in Eyota, MN on September 29, 1936 to Edwin and Mabel Ihrke. She was from a loving family of 9 children. On December 22, 1955, Jan married her high school sweetheart, Alvin Moehnke, and they began their married life in New Jersey. Over the next 40 years they lived in Rochester, MN, Austin, TX and Owatonna, MN. Jan enjoyed her family and friends, doing volunteer work and watching sports.
Jan moved to St. Louis Park, MN in 2021 to be near family and continue her cancer treatment. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed by many.
Per Jan's wishes, a private celebration of life will be held with her immediate family. If you'd like to make a donation, please send directly to Little Hospice, 7019 Lynmar Lane, Edina, MN 55435 or to Heartland Home Care/Hospice, 2685 Long Lake Rd, Unit 105, Roseville, MN 55113. Thank you to Heartland and Little Hospice for the love and care they provided.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Moehnke family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
Tributes
"Craig Jeff jacob and family I'm sorry your prayers for everyone "
"Dear Brenda, Scott, Craig, Stacy, Family, and Friends, It was our privilege to provide care for Jan. Our hearts go out to you as we send our love. Your Friends at Little Hospice "
"Sorry Sis that I will not be there to bid you a final goodbye. I will miss our long talks and to somewhat all of your questions. I will miss you saying ?your no help? when I didn?t have the question. After a long wait you will be with Al and he will have the answers. I will miss you and think of you often. Your brother Jim"
"I am so sorry. Growing up in Eyota, the Ihrke family was a big part of my family, the Keefes. I have many wonderful memories of being with Carol on the farm surrounded by her older brothers and sisters. Such fun! Brenda, when your mother moved to Owatonna, it was fun to see both of you . Love and sincere sympathy, Joanne Keefe Lockner"
"Sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Dray's"