Jane I. Bode Obituary

Jane I. Bode of New Ulm, Minnesota passed away on August 28, 2026. Jane, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Jane will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Jane will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Jane’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her daughter Lisa Meyer (Greg) of Cleveland; her granddaughter Tosha Tauer of Mason City; her parents, Harry Gareis and Dorothy Gareis; her former husband Donald Jandl; her husband Robert Bode; her brother John Gareis; and her adoptive mother Dorothy Gareis (Fritsche).