Service Information
Janelle A. Birkholz, age 85, of Winsted, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie, with interment following the service at the church cemetery.
Gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials Preferred St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie or American Parkinson's Disease Association.
Obituary
Janelle Arlene (Perbix) Birkholz was born on September 7, 1937, in rural Hamburg, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Raymond and Ella Perbix. She was baptized, confirmed, and joined in marriage all at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ by Rev. O.J. Vriesen in Hamburg.
Janelle attended District 41 for her early schooling. She graduated from Central High School, Class of 1955. Her desire to further her education resulted in attending Macalester College and graduating from Northwestern Hospital School of Nursing as an R.N. in 1958. On October 4, 1958, Janelle was united in marriage to Arvin Birkholz of Lester Prairie. God blessed their marriage with a son, Barry, and a daughter, Tara Fay.
Janelle was employed as an R.N. at Glencoe (Hospital) Regional Health Center for over 40 years. She was dedicated to her vocation of helping, caring for, and serving the patient and their families. Upon retirement in 2000, Arvin and Janelle moved to Winsted to a townhouse. A lake home in Emily, MN, was purchased and many hours were spent enlarging it and decorating it. Over the years Janelle enjoyed playing cards, dancing, fishing, shopping, reading and entertaining. She was a dear friend to many.
Janelle was survived by her daughter, Tara Fay Schneewind and her husband, Bruce; Twin Sister, Ornelle Jorgensen; Sister, RaNaye Miller and her husband, LeRoy; Many other relatives and friends.
Janelle was preceded in death by her Parents, Raymond and Ella Perbix; Husband, Arvin; Son, Barry.
korimachemehl says
HI JANELLE BIRKHOLZ I AM GOING TO MISS YOU IT WAS FUN SEEING YOU AT THE CARLSON ORCHARD WORKING THERE AND IT WAS VISITING WITH YOU .KORI
Arla Huser says
Tara and family….so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have so many fond memories of the good times we had years ago of card club and socializing. We will have to miss her funeral but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy….David and Arla Huser
Larry and Jeanette Hoof says
Our Deepest Sympathy to Janelle’s family for your loss. She was a special person I so enjoyed working with her at Holasek Greenhouse and treasure those memories.
Chuck & Kimberly Reed says
Tara, we were so very sad to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a kind and sweet lady. May God bless you with comfort and peace.
Larry & Joyce Burandt says
Our sympathy to Tara at the passing of your mother. She was a special gal. She surely will be missed.
Mary Ann Zelm says
So enjoyed working in Pharmacy with Janelle. She was a very caring RN who was very through in her work. So sorry for your loss Tara.
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