Denise Janssen

Juniata resident Denise Kay Janssen, 68, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, at Juniata United Methodist Church in Juniata with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Burial will be at Juniata Cemetery in Juniata. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.

Denise was born February 7, 1953, in Hastings, NE to Billy & Dorothy (Bauder) Kelly. She graduated in 1971 from Hastings Senior High School and then graduated from Joseph’s College of Beauty. Denise married Ronald Janssen on March 16, 1974. She was a cosmetologist for many years and was a member of Juniata United Methodist Church. Denise enjoyed spending her time in her garden, flowers, canning, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Denise was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Janssen; twin brother, Dennis Kelly; brother-in-law, Jim Janssen; and sister-in-law, Betty Derickson.

SURVIVORS:
Husband:
Ronald Janssen – Juniata, NE
Daughter & Spouse:
Kelly & Tom Zeckser – Grand Island, NE
Daughter-in-law:
Aubrey Janssen – Lincoln, NE
Grandchildren:
Jake Zeckser
Joey Zeckser
Cooper Janssen
Cadance Janssen
Siblings & Spouses:
Debra & David McMullen – Grand Island, NE
Brenda & Rod Hoppe – Omaha, NE
Paige & Kevin Hansen – Blue Hill, NE
Eric & Jodi Kelly – Hastings, NE
Sisters-in-law:
Sheri Kelly – Hastings, NE
Marjorie Drake – Juniata, NE
Peggy Fuhr – Middleton, OH
Barbara Conklin – Juniata, NE
Charlene Shay – Juniata, NE
Many Nieces and Nephews