Jan M. LaPlaunt Obituary
The memory of Jan M. LaPlaunt of Osceola, Iowa, who passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 75, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jan M. LaPlaunt to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband James David Gould LaPlaunt; her parents-in-law, Clifford Joseph LaPlaunt and Agnes Pauline Gould LaPlaunt; her brothers, Loyal Dean Chaney (Betty) and Lyle Lynn Chaney; and her nephew Robert Eugene Chaney.
She is survived by: her siblings, Janiece Emm (David) of Osceola, IA and Dennis Chaney (Kay) of Osceola; her nieces, Tara Lynn (Jamie) of Osceola, Tiffany Hillyer (Damon) of Winterset and Janelle Dickman (Scott) of Eldridge, IA; her sister-in-law Vickie Anderson Chaney; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Anna Dickman, Kennedy Lynn, Alex, Sam Dickman, Peyton Lynn, Fox and Daxton Hillyer. She is also survived by numerous other relatives, and many dear friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Kale Funeral Home - Osceola (301 S Main St, Osceola, IA 50213). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions in Jan's honor may be directed to the Clarke County Animal Shelter, 125 E. Ayers St., P.O. Box 223, Osceola, IA 50213.
