Some of my fondest memories of by big sister Jan are the road trips I would take with my Mom and Dad (Irene & Ed) to Milwaukee to visit. We would always take a trip to the Milwaukee Zoo to see “Samson” the gorilla. Other fond memories are the sister weekend trips we would take to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals, countless shopping trips to Stillwater, Buffalo and of course bingo!! Jan was definitely about having a good time and lots of laughs. I will treasure those memories forever. My deepest sympathy to Jan & Denny’s beautiful family and all that knew her. Forever in our hearts. Love Julie & Tom xoxo
Janice M. "Jan" Cariveau
March 2, 1939 – November 28, 2020
A private family celebration and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Janice M. Cariveau, age 81, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Reverend Gregory Lieser will officiate. Entombment will take place at the Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum.
Janice “Jan” was born on March 2, 1939 to Edmund and Irene (Kascht) Janssen in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in Albany and at the age of 13 moved to St Cloud. She graduated from Tech High School in 1957 and a chance meeting with Dennis Cariveau at Lake George set her path for the future. January 23, 1960 Jan and Denny were married at St. John’s Cantius Church in St Cloud. In 1964 they moved to Milwaukee, WI to pursue Denny’s career and lived there until 1976 when they returned to St Cloud as the owners of Denny’s Shoe Repair. One month after their return to St Cloud Jan started her career as a switchboard operator and the voice of The First American Bank (Bremer) until her retirement in 2013 after 37 years of service. She was blessed to make many lifetime friends at the bank. After her day at the bank she could be found working at the counter of the shoe repair.
Jan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She will always be remembered as a caring, fun loving person with a twinkle in her eye. Jan valued her siblings, dear friends, Elvis, Tom Jones, and a good laugh. Having raised three sons, one of her greatest joys was the addition of grandchildren and great grandchildren to the family.
Jan is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Dennis “Denny”; her three sons, Mark (Mary), Brian, Todd (Beth); grandchildren, Danielle (Tony) Gebhard, Thomas Cariveau, Austin Cariveau, Samantha Cariveau, Michael Cariveau; great-grandchildren, Maya and Molly Gebhard; sisters, Bernice (Ron) Ziebol, Patty (Terry) Partch, Julie (Tom) Fix; brother, Ken (Lu) Janssen.
Jan is preceded in death by her parents, mother and father-in-law, brother Lloyd Janssen and his wife Clara, brother Roger Janssen.
A special thank you to the staff of the Quiet Oaks Hospice House for their support and compassion when she was in their care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the United Way.
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Todd and Beth and Family. I am so saddened to hear this news. Jan was such a special lady, she would light up the room with her smile, she was always so welcoming. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. As we can’t be there to celebrate her life with you, we are sending huge virtual hugs. Love to you all.
What a special cousin her smiling face and laugh. Always enjoyed visiting with her (and Denny). My sympathy to all. Love Susie xo
35 years ago Jan and I served on jury duty together. Back in those days, you had to report for duty and just sit and wait. Her and I, and a group of others, played cards, went to lunch and became good friends during our two week service. Her and I kept in touch and I would stop at the Bank to say Hello to her and some classmates of mine. I’d even stopped at Denny’s if I saw she was there! What a WONDERFUL lady! Our sympathy to Denny and the Family and God’s peace my friend!
Denny and Boys – Jan was one in a million. Always a smile on her face and loved her laugh. How she loved baby’s breath and mauve colored roses. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of her passing – she was a great lady – and always had a smile – she will be greatly missed – sympathies to all
Denny, I was truly blessed to know Jan for 15 years that we worked together. She was definitely the voice of First American for many years and will be missed.
Denny — Jan was a grand lady, and I was happy to call her my friend. We shared a lot of fun and laughter at the old First American.
My condolences to you and your family. I know what it’s like to lose a wife.
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