So sorry for your loss of Janet, She was always fun to talk with on the bus!
I remember her riding with me to work and home from work when she was with Herbergers and later years after she retired! Always smiling and pleasant! RIP Janet!
Janet Litzinger
September 29, 1935 – August 19, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Janet F. Litzinger, age 87, of St. Cloud who passed away with family by her side on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Sanctuary in St. Cloud. Reverend Derek Wiechmann will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Jospeh’s Parish Cemetery in Waite Park.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the Church. Parish prayers will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Janet was born on September 29, 1935 in St. Joseph, Minnesota to George and Irene (Plantenberg) Pfannenstein. She worked many years in sales, most recently at Herberger’s. Jan also operated a daycare for many years. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
She enjoyed knitting, crafting, floral design, gardening (especially her roses), cooking, baking and was known for her sense of humor. Jan especially treasured all the time spent with her family.
Janet is survived by her children, Brenda of St. Cloud, Gerilyn (Bill) Hommerding of Shakopee, Lisa (Scott) Dombrovski of Cold Spring, Kevin (Sherry) of St. Paul, Anne (Lonnie) Gohmann of Sauk Rapids, Maria (Steve) Fritz of Taylorsville, UT; 14 grandchildren; siblings, Richard (Mary Jo) of Sartell, Mary (Norm) Hill of St. Cloud, Roger of Bemidji, Howard (Anne) of Columbus, Ohio, Terrance (Joyce) of Del Rapids, SD, and Karen (Carl) Schaefer of St. Cloud; sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Sandy; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Litzinger; granddaughter Eva Fritz; brothers, Thomas, Dennis, twin brother John, Keith, Kevin; sister, Donna Larson; and James Litzinger.
A Special Thank You to the Staff of the Sanctuary and CentraCare Hospice for exceptional love and care given to Jan.
Guestbook
Mom, I will miss calling you and making you laugh on my lunch breaks. Your smile and laugh will always be in my memories and heart. You will never be forgotten. I hope you’re having a great time with dad, Stevie, and all the rest of our family and friends who have left us. Please rock Eva for me and spoil her until I get there. I love you with all my heart forever.
To Brenda and family
I am so sorry, I know that this has been a tough journey, dementia is horrible. Brenda I know that you have spent many sleepless nights caring for your mom. It is a blessing that she is at peace now. Healing prayers for all of you.
Brenda and family
It was a pleasure caring for your mom. She sure was a special lady! Janet may you rest in piece!!
Mike and I are sooo sorry for your loss. This is Janet\’s Birthday to a new and beautiful life. Our prayers are with you.
May your family find the strength knowing there is no more pain.our hearts are with you my cousins. Prayers
May memories of Jan bring you all peace and comfort.
I will always great loving memories of your beautiful mother 💔♥️
Services
Schedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Janet F. Litzinger, age 87, of St. Cloud who passed away with family by her side on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Sanctuary in St. Cloud. Reverend Derek Wiechmann will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Jospeh’s Parish Cemetery in Waite Park.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the Church. Parish prayers will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.