FAIRBANK-Janola Ann Hesse, of Fairbank, died Friday, April 2, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home, Waterloo, Iowa.
She was born July 21, 1932 at Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of Edward Henry and Irene Sophia (Staack) Hartman.
She married Melvin Hesse on September 10, 1950 , at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Klinger, Iowa.
Survived by: her children and their spouses: Ivan Hesse of Fairbank, Iowa, Mike (Glenda) Hesse of Fairbank, Iowa, Nancy (Rick) Happel, of  Dunkerton, Iowa, Becky (Doug) Lindsay, Masonville, Iowa, Lonny (Barb) Hesse, Dianna (John) Griese and Brian Hesse, all of Fairbank, of Fairbank, Iowa. a daughter in-law, Cindee (John) Lichter of Galva, Iowa. Twenty-Five grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Two brother, Duane (Joyce) Hartman of Fairbank, Iowa and Loren (Linda) Hartman of Flordia. A brother in-law, Virgil Hesse of Waterloo, Iowa.
Preceded in death by:Â her husband, Melvin on April 12, 1998 , a son, William ,and a sister in-law, Lois Hesse.
Services: at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fairbank, with burial in the Fairbank Cemetery. Public Visitation from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, at the funeral home, and from 9:30 to 10:30 at the church before funeral.
Janola was owner and secretary of Hesse Trucking, Fairbank, Iowa.
Memorials made to the Lutheran Hour Ministry.
Condolences for JANOLA ANN HESSE
what a great woman
what a great grandma
Sorry for the loss of Janola.
Wanted to let you know you have lost a great lady…our dad’s thoroughly enjoyed being roomies at Allen. Haven’t seen your mom for a while, but wanted to let you know we are thinking of ALL of you! Our deepest sympathy.
So sorry to hear of your lose, keeping your family in our thoughts. Keep her memories in your heart and she will always be there for you.
Janola was a very special lady! When we came back from Dallas, she always had a big smile and a hug. She had such a big heart that she made everyone feel welcome and always brightened my day. You have my sympathy. What an honor it is to know someone as wonderful as Janola.
The Family of Janola -You all have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother.
She was always someone that I could talk to and our times that we would have lunch together in the 13 years of knowing your mother from my loss of my husband and your mothers loss of her Dad(grandpa) and husband (Dad) at Easter time 13 years ago. I am unable to make it to the services April 6, 2010 but Brian, Becky and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. She will be greatly missed.
The Family of Janola – You all have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother.
She was always someone that I could talk to. She would say “That is what I’m here for “to Listen” and our times of having lunch together in the 13 years of knowing your mother from our support group of the loss of our loved ones at Easter time 13 years ago. Iam unable to attend the services today but Brian, Becky all of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. She will be greatly missed.
On behalf of Cargill, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies and share in your loss of Janola.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Your friends at Cargill,
West Des Moines & Cedar Rapids
We are sorry to read this news of your mother. I remember our times together in the Diabetes Center with your father. I didn’t connect your family members and all your connections to Allen.
Your Mother was a “special lady”….I am sure you have many memories to cherish.
Our Love,
Dale and Sandi Thurm
Dear Hesse Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Janola’s passing. We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful, kind and thoughtful woman and we will miss her greatly. I was just thinking about her Saturday because I remember her telling me about Melvin dying on Easter. Now I know she is celebrating this Easter with him and her Lord.
He is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
With much sympathy,
Pastor and Janet Parker
Janola and your family will always hold a special place in my heart. She always had a smile on her face, and could find good in anyone or anything. I always admired her for the fact that she would stand up for what she believed in. By example, she helped me to understand many things in life, and how the decisions you make affect how your life will go. I remember having several “heart-to-heart” conversations with her after church or a church meeting. She was not afraid to tell anyone what she believed in. She was a wonderful role model, and I only hope that I can be half of the woman that she was. You as family have a wonderful legacy, and her memory will never be forgotten. God Bless each and every one of you!!