Dicy E. Janssen

Dicy E. Janssen, 96, of Erie, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society of Parsons.

She was born July 2, 1921 in rural Stark, Kansas to Melvin Russell and Gladys Alta (Mathers) Williamson. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in the Stark area and was a 1940 graduate of the Grant Township High School.

On January 29, 1942, she and Ralph E. Janssen were married. Dicy was a homemaker and loved being home when their children returned from school.

She was a 60-year member of the First Christian Church in Erie where she served for many years as a deaconess, Sunday school superintendent, and chairman of the funeral dinner committee. She was also a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary and a former member of Kiwanis where she had served as past president. Dicy loved to do embroidery, cook, and had made a quilt for each of her six children.

Survivors include:

Her husband of 75 years, Ralph Janssen                                of the home

Four Sons – Donald E. Janssen and his wife, Helen              Erie, KS

Robert L. Janssen and his wife, Pam                                      Norwalk, CA

Melvin L. Janssen and his wife, Barbara                                Goldsboro, NC

Gary G. Janssen and his wife, Rhonda                                   Erie, KS

Two Daughters – Marsha Cleaver and husband, Wayne        Cleora, OK

Catherine Cleaver and husband, Eldon                                  Chanute, KS

Thirteen Grandchildren
One Step-Grandson
Twenty-Seven Great-Grandchildren
Two Step-Great-Grandchildren
Brother-in-law – John Baker                                                   Houston, TX

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Marion Lynn Janssen, on August 10, 1973; and two sisters, Mary Baker and Laurel Goodwin.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 4, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Erie. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church or Guest Home Estates. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.