Janis Crandall

Janis Crandall

June 27, 1929 - January 17, 2025

Obituary

MADISON - Janis Y. Crandall, age 95, of Madison, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Oak Park Place. She was born on June 27, 1929, in Mondovi, the daughter of Ray and Georgene (Moen) Colby.


Janis graduated from Mondovi High School in 1948. She married James A. Crandall on July 2, 1949. She worked as a bank clerk for American Exchange for many years.  


Janis loved being outside flower and vegetable gardening, taking walks with her many dogs, and going to garage sales. She was a charter member of the Madison Packer Backers and a season ticket holder for the Packers and Badgers football games. She was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 50 years.  


Janis is survived by her sister, Ruth Larson of Mondovi; niece, Nicole Anderson of Madison; and four generations of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents, Ray and Georgene; brothers, Robert and Michael Colby; and many dogs.


A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, with Pastor Rok presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will take place at a later date in Mondovi.


Memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society, Macular Degeneration Foundation or Trinity United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

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Visitation
Sat Feb 1, 2025 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memorial Service
Sat Feb 1, 2025 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Luncheon After Service
Sat Feb 1, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Jan Bush
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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jan I have fond memories of working with her at the American Exchange Bank and seeing her out and about in later years. Jan Bush
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Anonymous
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Deepest sympathies
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Judith Hutchinson
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My husband and I have known Janis for over 40 years. She was fun to be with. She loved her dogs, garage sales and gardening. I will miss her sense of humor and the meals we would go out and eat together. She was a good and loyal friend. Sending our sincere condolences, love and prayers to Nikki, family and friends. Rest in peace dear Janis.
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Denise Nelson
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I grew up going to my Aunt Joann Facklam's house,it was there I met the Crandalls. I had such fun going to various dinners, plays,Monona festivals,Dane County fair gosh there's so many memories. My condolences go out to the family,I was jst thinking abt her as she was in the same care center as my mom (Candi Nelson) was in. I jst called today because I wanted to see her. My heart aches today. I'm sorry for your loss if I had known I would have most definitely been at the service to pay my respects. Rest in peace dear Janis i know your up there with my mom and Aunt Joann.💜💜💜🙏💜💜💜🐈‍⬛🐾🐾 hugs

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