Janet Baumgartner

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Iowa City, Iowa Janet K. Baumgartner, 61, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at her home. An informal gathering celebrating the life of Janet will be held at a time yet to be determined at the family farm. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. Janet Karel Baumgartner was born January 29, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of James and Dorothy Jensen Baumgartner. She was a graduate of Valley High School, Des Moines and later the University of Iowa with her B.A. in English. For several years she was active in politics in Minnesota prior to moving to Iowa where she joined her father’s business Midwest Direct Marketing which she continued to operate until her death. She was an active supporter of local charities. Janet enjoyed reading and being outdoors. She was a loving, caring and unselfish person, living life to the fullest. She is survived by two sisters: Christine and Catherine, nephews: Jack, Matt and Sean, nieces: Elizabeth and Kelly, brother in law George and an Aunt Susan and her children John and Shelly. She was preceded in death by her parents. Janet will be missed by all those close to her.

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Henderson-Barker Funeral Home West Branch 201 Pedersen St. West Branch, Iowa 52776
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