Jane E. Rasmussen

Jane E. Rasmussen, age 93, of Storm Lake, Iowa formerly of Nemaha, Iowa died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Nemaha. Burial will be at a later date in the Newell Cemetery in Newell, Iowa. VISITATION HAS BEEN CANCELED, DUE TO WEATHER. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the TLC Canine Center (Box 373, Newell, Iowa 50568). The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Jane Elizabeth Sutton was born August 8, 1921 in Storm Lake, Iowa the daughter of Hollie and Viva (Oder) Sutton. She was baptized into the Christian faith in 1921. Jane attended Hayes Country School. She then went on to obtain her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake. She began her teaching career in Truesdale, Iowa. On July 28, 1956, Jane was united in marriage to Harry E. Rasmussen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Together they raised four children: Randall, C. Diane, Ann, and Kathleen “Kit”. Jane had a strong faith, and was an active member of the United Methodist Women in Nemaha and Daughters of American Revolution of Storm Lake. In her spare time, Jane enjoyed gardening, bird watching, traveling, Toll painting, golfing, collecting antiques, and shoes. She was an animal lover, and was truly a “Mother Theresa” of all animals. Jane also enjoyed going for rides in her Jeep. Most of all, Jane loved spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Randall Rasmussen of Sac City, Iowa; C. Diane (Loyd) Koch of Rockford, Illinois; Ann (Dave) Kolodziej of Denver, Colorado; Kit (Marvin) Munden of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Megan (Brian) Huels of Rockford, Illinois; Dustin Koch of Rockford, Illinois; Kristine Munden of Storm Lake, Iowa; Tyler Munden of Storm Lake, Iowa; Alexandra Miller of Denver, Colorado; great-grandchildren: Ellison and Avery Huels; extended family and friends. Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Rasmussen; sisters: Iris (Bill) Oatman, Evelyn (Jerry) Sullivan, Virginia (Richard) Buck, and Bea (Robert) Kolb.

Jane E. Rasmussen

August 8, 1921 - February 21, 2015