Janet M. Jirik, 53

Jirik, Janet M., age 53 of Lonsdale, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2018. Janet was born on July 29, 1964 and grew up on a farm near Lonsdale. She attended LNMV Area Catholic School, Montgomery-Lonsdale High School, and Faribault Technical College. She worked in various aspects of office administration throughout the years.

Janet married John Jirik on June 7, 1986 at Immaculate Conception church in Lonsdale and made their home in Lonsdale. She loved to go shopping, out to eat, attend family celebrations, and visit with anyone she met. She dearly loved her family, her Catholic faith and devotion to the Blessed Mother.

She was a member of the Lonsdale Legion Auxiliary and FSCLA and volunteered at the Local Food Shelf and IC Church functions.

Janet was a true warrior against her cancer. She fought a hard battle with grace and determination.

Preceded in death by her parents, George and Alice Pumper, and brother, Clarence Pumper. Survived by her husband, John; siblings, Charlene (Earl) Hubers, Gary Pumper, Marlene (Dave) Novotny, Steve (Carole) Pumper, Donna (Kevin) Yeager, Kevin (Connie) Pumper, and Cheryl (Rich) Novak; also by loving nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Lonsdale, MN. Visitation from 4-8 PM Wednesday at White Funeral Home – Lonsdale (507-744-2368). Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Lonsdale, MN. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Virginia Piper Cancer Center in Faribault, MN. Online condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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