Service Information
Jane Renea Alsleben, age 70, of Waconia, formerly of Brainerd and Lester Prairie, Minnesota, passed away at her home on June 5, 2023.
Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 9, 2023, 11:00 A.M., at Christ Victorious Lutheran Church in Chaska, Minnesota, with a private family interment to follow.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Friday, June 9, 2023, from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M., 1 ½ hours prior to the service at Christ Victorious Lutheran Church in Chaska, Minnesota.
Obituary
Jane Renea Alsleben was born on February 22, 1953, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Vernon and Frieda (Schuette) Kruschke. She was baptized on March 15, 1953, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on March 19, 1967, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. She received her education in Lester Prairie and graduated with Lester Prairie High School Class of 1971. Jane continued her education at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.
On July 13, 1974, Jane was united in marriage to Jerel “Jerry” Alsleben at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. The couple first made their home in Lester Prairie, years later they moved to Brainerd, and following retirement made their home in Waconia. Jane and Jerel’s marriage was blessed with two children, Peter and Ellen. They shared more than 48 years of marriage together.
Jane worked at Farmer’s State Bank in Lester Prairie and later worked as a clerk for the county of Crow Wing, Minnesota. She worked there until her retirement in 2015. Jane enjoyed tending to her gardens, spending time at their lake home, and traveling. She greatly cherished the time she spent with Jerry, her family, especially the grandchildren, and her friends.
She was a member of Christ Victorious Lutheran Church in Chaska, Minnesota.
Jane was kind and welcoming to everyone, and quick to lend a helping hand. A connector in the family, she maintained many lifelong friendships and will be dearly missed by all.
Jane passed away on June 5, 2023, at her home in Waconia, Minnesota at the age of 70 years old. Blessed be her memory.
Jane is survived by her
Husband, Jerel “Jerry” Alsleben;
Children, Peter Alsleben and his wife, Holly, of Hayfield, MN,
Ellen Grossman and her husband, Josh, of Rosemount, MN;
Grandchildren, Lillian, Caleb, Hannah, and Scarlett Alsleben, Kate and Julia Grossman;
Sister, Karen Duquette of Littleton, CO;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Jane is preceded in death by her Parents, Vernon, and Frieda Kruschke.
Bruce Bartels says
Just read Jackie’s text message informing of Jane’s passing. Such sad and sudden news. You and your family are in my prayers
Jon Anderson says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll always remember Jane as a person who smiled a lot and enjoyed life. She will be missed by many.
Larry and Joan Becker says
So sorry to hear of Jane’s passing, we know she is home with Jesus, our prayers are with you Jerry and family.
Bob and Gail Henning says
Bob and I have fond memories of Jane. Such a sweetheart. We still laugh about the Twinkies for Super Bowl game dessert! Thanks for the fond memories, Jane.
Jacquelyn Lemieux says
I will always remember Jane’s sweet and kind spirit. Our sympathies are with you all.
Tim and Jane Browning says
Jane will be missed by so many of us that will remember her as a very gracious lady with a smile on her face. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Gordon Houk says
My sincere sympathies and prayers for peace.
Ron Rolf says
Jerry and family. It was a shock to see that Jane passed away. She was a great person. Always smiling. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God grant you all comfort during this time.
Susan Fruetel says
I have great memories of fun shared with Jane as a childhood friend and classmate. I can only imagine how much you will miss her. I pray God hold you close to comfort you as He welcomes Jane with loving arms.
Debbie says
So sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed working with Jane and keeping in touch after we retired. Such a dear friend. I will always treasure her friendship. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie says
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Jane and getting together for lunch after retirement. Prayers to you all.
Mary Ann Teubert says
Sincerely sympathy to Jerry and family. She always had such sponk in her emotions. She will be missed.
Kim (Radtke) Lasky says
I’m so sorry to hear of Jane’s sudden passing! She will be missed greatly! Her contagious and warm smile will be something I’ll never forget about this wonderful lady. My sincere sympathy to Jerry and family.
Bill says
Heartfelt sympathy to you Jerry and condolences to your families…I feel that, already, Jane and JoPat have crossed paths with one another in the Kingdom!…
James Alsleben says
Really sorry for you and your family’s loss Jerry.
Jim
Scott Trom says
Dear Alsleben Family,
We want to express our sadness and heart-felt sympathy to you all on the loss of Jane. We pray the God of all peace and comfort will be with each of you in a most powerful way today and in the days ahead. As Christians, we know that this is just a temporary separation. We can live in the joy that our our power to hope comes from the Holy Spirit.
“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 23:18
With deepest sympathy,
Scott and Lisa Trom
Peter Alsleben says
Thankyou so much Scott and Lisa. It is comforting to hear warm thoughts during this difficult time.
Peter, Ellen, and Jerry.
Jenni (Schultz) Sebora says
Jerry, Peter, Ellen – so
My condolences to all of you on the passing of your wife and mom. When you kids were little I used to babysit you in Lester Prairie. I will always remember Jane’s kindness, spirit and smile. May God give you peace and comfort. Sympathies to your whole family.
Gary Briesemeister says
Sorry for your loss. As a classmate of Jane’s, I have very fond memories of and with Jane. Jane was a wonderful person, she will be missed.
Dan Gueningsman says
Condolences to the Alsleben family.
Remember Jane and Peggy from high school days in concert band; I was quite a few years younger, but they both took me “under their wing.”
Enjoyed watching Jane “pounding” on that pair of tympani drums with that warm and contagious smile; she definitely was a “spunk of emotions.”
Sincere sympathy to Jerry and your families.
May God Bless!!!
Dan Gueningsman
Renee says
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Jane and she was a very special person she will be greatly missed.