Michael Jansen

Michael Jansen, age 63, of Liberty, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, at 7:41 p.m. Michael was born October 8, 1955 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Earl and Wilma Coates Jansen. He married Rose Marie Wood November 26, 1983 in Quincy. She survives. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for area construction companies. He worked seven years for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. He was the road commissioner for 8 years for Gilmer Township and had been employed on the grounds crew at Quincy Country Club for the past two years. Michael loved to spend his free time with his two grandchildren. Michael also loved to play golf, spend time outdoors,and tend to his lawn. Survivors in addition to his wife Rose include his two children, Aaron (Kayce) Jansen of Ottawa, IL, and Whitney Dyan (Nathan) Shiver of Thomasville, GA, his two grandchildren, Paisley and Jase Jansen, with one more on the way. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara (Milon) Pavlovic of Fowler, IL, his sister-in-law, Bonnie Jansen of Fowler, IL, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Larry and Gary Janse...[more]

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Services: 2:00 pm Friday, July 26, 2019 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Mandy Gosik officiating. Burial: Xander Cemetery, Liberty, Illinois Visitation: Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Memorials: Grandchildren's Education Fund c/o Rose Jansen www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.