Janet Louise Thurow Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Janet Louise Thurow of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janet Louise Thurow to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marjorie Block (Porter) and John Block; her husband Wally of Sycamore, IL; and her brother Burton. She is survived by: her daughters, Susan MacIntosh (John Okas) of Ft Myers, FL, Sandy Roan (John) and Des Moines; her grandsons, David Roan (Kaitlyn), Mark Roan and James Roan (Alexandra); and her great grandchildren, Michael, Natalie, Smith and Madeline.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Janet's memory may be made to Greater Des Moines Bridge Center, C/O Brad Albers, 8529 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, The Free Store, 1020 24th St, W. Des Moines, IA 50266, thefreestore.org, or to Wesley Life Foundation, In memory of Janet Thurow-WOG Library (Wesley On Grand) 3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, wesleylife.org/foundation/donate-now#donate. Wesley Life Foundation- In Memory of Janet Thurow-WOG Library 3520 Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa USA 50312 wesleylife.org/foundation/donate-now#donate.