Janet Hanusa Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Janet Hanusa of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, who passed away on November 23, 2023 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janet Hanusa to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Max Westphal and Mary Westphal (Servis); her sister Anna May Case (Jerry); her son-in-law Mark Wonderlin; her siblings-in-law, Rose Grosklaus Tracy, Evelyn Hanusa, Ruth Hanusa, Alma Hanusa, Betty Hanusa, Harold Grosklaus, Ralph Tracy, Roger Hanusa, Robert Hanusa, David Buss and David Johnson; her uncle Clyde; and her aunt Dorathea Huntley.
She is survived by: her children, Ellen Louise (Steve) of Decorah, IA and Hong Tran (Kimberly); her husband George Hanusa; her daughter Julie Hanusa (Gregg Pollack) of Oro Valley, AZ; her granddaughter Laura Wonderlin Jones (Andrew Jones) of Liberty, MO; her daughters, Amy Wonderlin (Joryn Brown) and Jennie Wonderlin (Collin Smitherman); her grandson Ben Wonderlin; her great grandchildren, Milo and Ellis Jones; and her siblings-in-law, Shirley Buss, Verill Johnson and Glen Hanusa. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorials may be directed to Wartburg College, Lutheran Services in Iowa-Immigrant & Refugee Community Services, or charity of choice.
