Janice Carol Mader

Jan went home to Jesus on March 18, 2025. Born on October 18, 1937, she was the last of seven children.

She is preceded in death by her parents John and Bertha Faffler; brothers, Roy, Walter, Howard and Larry Faffler; sisters, Irene and Alice Faffler; husband, Paul Mader; and daughter, Karyn Kienholz.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Kristin and Frederick Johnson, her grandsons, Alex and Nick Kienholz, step-grandchildren, Gracia and Bryce Johnson and son-in-law, Keith Kienholz.

Jan was treasured by so many loving nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbors and friends. Her incredible gift of teaching spanned decades in the St. Paul schools as she nurtured and educated countless kindergarteners. It was truly her life's work. She was a true empath and had an insatiable heart to serve people and advocate for them with the love of Christ. Jan was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, Mom, friend and a beloved Oma. She will be dearly missed.

Memorials are preferred to the Union Gospel Mission.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.