Our beloved mother/grandmother/great-grandmother/friend Lillian Janzam went to heaven on October 29, 2022 at the age of 100. She was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed.

She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in a house on Cottage Grove Avenue on October 21, 1922. Lillian married John Janzam Jr. on November 30, 1947. She worked at Woolworths 5 and 10, Schafer's Jewelry and later owned and operated J & L Time Co. with her husband, John.

Lillian is remembered as being a kind and patient woman who loved her family and greatest wish was to see them happy. She loved the book of Ruth, polka dots, the color red, word search puzzles, Scrabble, and reading. Her most treasured times were those spent with the family playing games on the back porch.

She is survived by daughters, Kathy Jirovec of Merrill, Wisconsin (husband, Wayne) and Karen Middleswarth of Ely, Iowa (husband Brian); grandchildren David Jirovec (wife, Angie), Becky Galioto (husband, Jamie), Amanda Halvorson and Nikki Halvorson; great-grandchildren Annie, Sophie, Josiah, and Fox.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband John, brothers Walt and Chuck and grandson John Erik.

Our family has a deep appreciation for the care provided to Lillian by Bell Tower and Aspirus Hospice staff.

A memorial service will be held in Assisi Hall at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, November 5, 2022. Visitation will begin at 9 AM with a service at 10 AM. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Cedar Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bell Tower or Aspirus Hospice.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com