1935
2019
September 5, 1935 - October 29, 2019
Janice Marie Jungen (Merfeld), 84, of Durango, CO, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on October 29, 2019, following a brief illness.
Beloved wife of James Jungen. Devoted mother of Jeff (Paula) Jungen, Cathy (Bob) Durham, Mark Jungen, Eric (Patty) Jungen, Sara (Mike) McVaugh. Loving grandmother to Brandon & Nick Jungen, Jordan & Jonah Durham, Zander, Hayden & Julia Jungen, and Jessica & Emily McVaugh.
Janice was born in La Crosse, WI on September 5, 1935, to John and Ellen Merfeld. She was one of ten children. She grew up in La Crosse, where she met and married her husband, James Jungen, on February 6, 1960. She worked as a secretary to put James through college while raising five children. In 1969 they moved to Colorado, first to the Denver area, and then settling in Durango in 1976 to raise their family in the mountains. She is preceded in death by her two sons Mark and Jeff, her parents and her nine siblings.
Janice enjoyed cooking for her family, baking with her grandchildren, shopping, bowling, and reading. She was active in a local women's sorority in Durango. Above all else, Janice loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Being a mother and grandmother were her greatest joys, and she was the absolute best at both. Her kind and gentle way touched everyone she met. She loved her family fiercely, and her legacy will carry on through the love and traditions she created and shared with her family.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.
A service in her honor will be held in Durango, CO at a later date. Janice Marie Jungen
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Jan was a longtime friend from the time her family moved to Colorado. I have so many wonderful memories with her and her family. Many miles have separated us, but I am thankful we always stayed in touch. She was a great mother, so kind and caring, an absolutely precious person and my very good friend friend!
JoAnne Kirk
April 22, 2020
Mrs. Jungen was a true Saint and one of the kindest and most generous people I ever knew. God Bless Mrs. Jungen and her family.
Tom Jacques
November 18, 2019
I bowled with Janice and went with her to a tournament in Utah. Janice is a sweet person. I enjoyed the times we had together. Janice was an angel in life now she is an angel for God. Love you Janice. I will miss you Melissa Ann Parker
November 14, 2019
Mrs. Jungen loved being a mom, not only to her immediate family, but also to all of the kids that strolled through her front door. She always had a smile and welcome for us kids. Whether just a HELLO, a snack after school, or breakfast/lunch/dinner during a sleepover...she was an awesome mom!!! May the Lord bring peace to Eric, Cathy, Sara and Mr Jungen during this difficult time. She will be missed by many.
Christopher Widdifield
November 8, 2019
Christopher Widdifield
November 8, 2019
May you rest in peace mom Jungen.
To all the family, I think you know that I feel you are my second family. Those feelings will remain with me always. I am so sorry for your loss, she was an angel on Earth!! I have so many fond memories. Please know that I am praying for all of you daily. Sending love and hugs especially to Cath, Eric, Sara and Dad Jungen.
All my love,
Lori
November 8, 2019
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