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Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/02/2024 - 11:47

Janis K. Willhite, 84, of Osterdock, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital and Clinics.

Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 27, at United Methodist Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Neil Hofer. Visitation was before services at the church.

Inurnment will be held at a later date. 

Janis was born on Sept. 21, 1940, in Waterloo, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Fellenzer) Schoenhard. She graduated from Waterloo East High School. Janis married Brian Willhite on Sept. 16, 1961. She worked at Rath Packing for some time. She was an important partner with her husband in Willhite Photography in Cedar Falls and Guttenberg. She and Brian enjoyed doing this for many years together.

She was a woman of faith and an active member at United Methodist Church. She enjoyed baking, Hawkeye sports, and time with family. She loved her family gatherings and cooking for all who could attend. She would always offer a helping hand and thinking of others before herself. 

Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Brian; children, Brad Willhite, Jeff (Laurie) Willhite; grandchildren, Brett (Chelsey) Willhite, Nathan (Cora) Willhite, Noah and Greyson Willhite; and a great-grandson, Lucas Willhite. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family and information is available at www.morrisfuneralhomes.com. Memorials may be sent to Morris Funeral Home (in care of the deceased), 207 S. First St., Guttenberg, IA 52052.

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