Janet Dysthe Obituary

The passing of Janet Dysthe of Madelia, Minnesota occurred on September 5, 2026. Janet, born on October 31, 1934, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janet Dysthe to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Arens and Josephine Arens (Koch); her husband Howard; her brother William Arens, Sr.; and her nephew William Arens, Jr..

She is survived by: her children, Pat Pfannenstein (Joe), Peggy Osterman (Doug), Pam Manning (Ken), Mike Dysthe (Cindy) and Mark Dysthe (Kjersten); and her siblings, Jean Mayer, Richard Arens (Susanne), Marlene Arens, Shirla (Wendell Kuhl) and Teruko Dysthe. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sturm Funeral Home - Madelia (303 E Main St, Madelia, MN 56062). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church - Madelia (223 1st St NE, Madelia, MN 56062). A burial will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM at the Calvary Cemetery - Madelia Get.