Janet L. Temple

October 19, 1940 - June 16, 2020

Janet L. Temple, age 79, of Newell, Iowa died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa following a brief battle with COVID-19. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Newell. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the CHURCH. The family strongly encourages guests to wear a mask in attendance at the services. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of the arrangements. Janet Lee Todd was born October 19, 1940 in Jackson, Nebraska the daughter of Piate and Iva (Erickson) Todd. On April 17, 1949, Janet was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hubbard, Nebraska where she was later confirmed. Growing up, Janet attended school in Hubbard where she graduated from Hubbard Public School in 1958. On January 24, 1960, Janet was united in marriage to Wilbur Peters. Together, they were blessed with two children: Ricky and Kelvin. On December 15, 1967, Janet was united in marriage to Edward Temple. Together, they were blessed with two children: Lisa and James. Janet operated a daycare for several years and owned Temple Hardware with Edward. Janet worked as a CNA at the Newell Good Samaritan Center in Newell and Char-Mac in Lawton before retiring in 2008. Janet enjoyed traveling. Especially summer trips to Seattle, Washington; trips to Branson with the ladies and going to the Spencer Fair with the ladies. In her spare time, she loved playing cards. Janet treasured her family and enjoyed watching and spending time baking with her grandchildren and going to their sporting events. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Ricky Peters; James Temple (Wendy Rebhuhn) of Newell, Iowa; grandchildren: Andrew, Courtney, Collin and Braxton Temple; Sidney Burbridge; Raelynn Peters; Amanda (Patrick) Stewart; Kahekili (Josh) McDonald; David (Heather) Strode; Jennifer Agan; great grandchildren: Huxley McDonald; Ryker and Keali Stewart; Alex Shondel; Aliva and Athena Agan; Diesel Thomas; brother, Kenneth (Karen) Todd of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; sisters: Yvonne Harrington of Sioux City, Iowa; Norma (Ronald) Rappe of Waukee, Iowa; sister-in-law, Phyllis Todd of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; nieces; nephews; extended family and friends. Janet was preceded in death by her parents: Piate and Iva Todd; son, Kelvin Peters; infant daughter, Lisa Temple; brothers: Francis and Jim Todd; sister, Barbara Wilen; brother-in-law, Marvin Harrington; grandson, Russell Lindley.