Service Information
Janet M. Winn, age 88, of Chaska, Minnesota, formerly of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Glencoe Regional Health.
Private Family Memorial Service will be held at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe with interment following at the Glencoe City Cemetery.
Obituary
Janet Marilyn (Morrison) Winn was born on June 5, 1932, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Bruce and Alys Morrison. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at the First Congregational Church in Amery. Janet received her education in Amery, Wisconsin, graduating with the Amery High School Class of 1950. She also attended Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. After one year of college, Janet worked as the receptionist at Peavy Elevators in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Janet met her future husband, John, when she was just 16 years old. They never actually dated but on December 27, 1952, John came back to Amery and proposed. They were united in marriage on June 6, 1953, at the First Congregational Church of Amery. Following their honeymoon, they moved to Columbus, Mississippi, where John was working at the time. Within two months they were able to move back to Amery, Wisconsin. The union was blessed with three children, Bruce, Tom and Susan.
In 1961, the couple moved to Glencoe. Janet worked at various positions during her life here. Family always came first so she took a position as a teacher’s aide at Lincoln Elementary School so she could be home with her children whenever school was not in session. She worked as the Audio-Visual Department secretary in the Glencoe School system for several years, then she became the Audio-Visual Manager at Glencoe Middle School when the director she supported moved to the newly built high school.
After an employment hiatus in the mid 1970’s, she became a travel agent for Tanfare Travel of Glencoe. Later she was executive secretary for the Glencoe Community Education program. Lastly, she worked for the Army Corps of Engineers in the Chaska office.
Between and during these positions, she also got her Associates degree in Interior design – a vocation she very much enjoyed. Janet did all these things while keeping family first in her life.
Janet was a member of the United Church of Christ in Glencoe. She was also a Cub Scout den mother and Brownie troop leader when her children were young. Janet enjoyed needlework, quilting, refinishing furniture and gardening. She loved watching the Green Bay Packers with her husband.
Janet passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 8 days.
Blessed be her memory.
Janet is survived by her;
Son, Tom Winn and his wife, Janice, of Glencoe, MN;
Daughter, Susan Winn and her husband, Dan Curry, of Eden Prairie, MN;
Granddaughter, Alyson Winn;
Sister-In-Law, Lorraine Morrison of White Bear Lake, MN;
Along with many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Janet was preceded in death by John, her loving husband of 62 years; her son, Bruce Morrison Winn; her parents, Bruce and Alys Morrison; siblings, Gert (Jim) Brunclik, Charlotte (Lowell) Larson, Pete (Courtney) Morrison, David Morrison, Stewart (Marianne) Morrison, Marietta Pribnow.
Alice Wittenberg says
Tom and Susan..my deepest sympathy! I knew both John and Jan. Such a beautiful couple..please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sandy Kunkel says
Sue, I am so sorry for your loss! Keeping you in thoughts and prayers!
Susan Winn says
Thank you for your kind words, Sandy. I appreciate it – it’s really hard as this was so unexpected.
Gail Rach says
Tom and Janice, so sorry to hear about Janet. She was a wonderful mother and good person.
Janel says
Being Jan’s hairstylist and neighbor for many many years, I have so many good memories of Jan!!! She was a very classy lady with a beautiful smile!!! Thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Keep those beautiful memories alive!!! The Tangens
Pat (Meyers) Trockke says
Tom, Janice &. Alyson, Susan & Dan. You have my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom, Mother-in-law & Grandma…. Jan was such a beautiful, gracious lady….I don’t recall ever seeing her without a warm smile.
May our good Lord wrap his comforting arms around you
Jan says
I remember meeting Jan when I would visit my mom Arlene at Chaska Heights on Sundays. She and I shared the same name and clicked as friends immediately! She was elegant, kind, intelligent and so compassionate! My mom and I will miss her terribly! I will be praying for the Lords comfort for you and your family as you grieve her loss and celebrate her wonderful life!
I also wanted to tell you how much she enjoyed the time she spent with her daughter. She spoke of you often!
Jan Gust
Susan Winn says
Thank you Jan. Mom spoke of you and your mom often and fondly.
Adrian & Maureen Reineke says
Tom, Janice, Alyson, Susan & Dan
Though it’s been a long time since we last saw Janet and all of you, we often talk about John & Janet when we used to eat at Bump’s or Lindy’s – we always sat Ayde & Janet both Gemini on one side of the booth and John & Maureen both Pisces on the other side…..with John on the outside, of course, being a lefty! We were so happy for Janet that she has now joined John & Bruce though the down side is being left behind……and we know that was certainly true for Janet at John’s passing and now for all of us left behind again at her passing. Just remember she’s only a thought away as is John too for all of us. Ayde & I have so many good memories for the years that we shared with Janet & John; but, you all have a lifetime of shared memories to help you celebrate their lives when you need a pick-me-up. Every time I pick up a dime I remember how Janet & John would save dimes for Alyson!
Thinking of all of you, our love & prayers always.
Nita and Eldean Enderson says
We have fond memories of this kind and gracious woman, her charm and wit. Janet taught us all to cherish our families as she did. She loved her husband, her children and her granddaughter unconditionally. Our warm thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Jim and Angi says
Our deepest sympathy for your loss of my “favorite Aunt” as JAN liked to be known. . All seven of the Morrison kids are now reunited in heaven with their loving parents.
Julie Wagener Yurek says
I knew both Jan and John from the late 1990s as a waitress at Bumps. They were such a lovely couple, and they always took time to chat with us youth. Jan was a very kind lady, and I’m sorry to hear of her passing.
LEA & BILL REKO says
SUZ, DAN, ALYSON, TOM, JANICE,
SO SAD TO HEAR THE PASSING OF JANET. WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH THEM WHILE IN GLENCOE. WE VISITED WITH THEM FOR MANY YEARS, BUT THINGS CHANGE. WE ALL THINK IT WILL NEVER END. NEW JOURNEYS FOR ALL OF US. TAKE CARE
DeDe Noll Kelm says
Though I only new Janet for a few years we shared a blessed and immediate friendship! I tell our pastor/nephew story often! My heart is broken for her family yet I rejoice for Janet who longed for her husband daily! Thank you Susie for sharing your beautiful Mom! Forever I will miss her!