Margaret Mary Janousek
November 20, 1934 - January 20, 2022
Margaret Mary (Murphy) Janousek, 87, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Dickinson County Healthcare System. Marge was born November 20, 1934, in Stiles, WI, the daughter of Zoe (Younger) and Mark Murphy and was the oldest of 13 children. After graduating from Lena High School, Marge attended Misericordia School of Nursing in Milwaukee, WI. On April 14, 1956, she married Ronald Janousek in Lena, WI, and they were lovingly married for 63 years before he passed in 2019. Marge is survived by five children: Mark of Surprise, AZ; Dawn (Dennis) Mellenthin of Green Bay, WI; Trish (Butch) Rieschl of Birchwood, WI; Kim (Nan) Janousek of Green Bay, WI; and Matt (Kristen) Janousek of Iron Mountain, MI. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Andrea, Chris, Tracy, Dan, Paige and Eden; five great-grandchildren: Adison, Brody, Shelby, Jax, and Charlie; sisters, Kathleen Glish and Rosalie Murphy; brothers, Paul, Bill, Vince and Pat; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and her husband, Ronald, Marge was preceded in death by her brothers Mark, Robert and Peter, John, Jerry, Tom and infant sister Patricia and four nephews. Marge was passionate about her 35 year career as a registered nurse, retiring as Assistant Director of Nursing at Dickinson County Hospital. She enjoyed being a homemaker, was a fantastic cook and a wonderful baker. Many people were fortunate enough to be the recipients of her culinary skills! She also enjoyed working in her gardens. Marge received the most joy from her grandchildren, who were so fortunate to have her as a grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her children, who were blessed to call her Mom. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a memorial established in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Margaret Janousek online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements
Margaret Mary (Murphy) Janousek, 87, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Dickinson County Healthcare System. Marge was born November 20, 1934, in Stiles, WI, the daughter of Zoe (Younger) and Mark Murphy and was... View Obituary & Service Information