Jane Barnts, 85, of Monticello died Monday, April 17, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids following a sudden illness, with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday morning, April 21, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church, Monticello with interment in the Oakwood Cemetery. Larry Lamont will officiate at the services. Friends may call from 4 until 7 Thursday at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello. Please use the Guestbook link and share your thoughts, memories, stories, and condolences.

Surviving are 2 children, Kathy (Tom) Luensman, Kirk (Tina) Barnts, his grandchildren, Sara, Jeff (Bailey), and Jason, Luensman and Felicia Keirfer, Janeane Barnts and Michaela (Kameren Goodall) Barnts, and great-grandchildren, Emee and Landon, Aliyah, Rbriella, Klaryssa and Madelyn. Her sister, Barb Salser, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, her husband Herb,  an infant son Gary Dean a son Michael in 2000, her brothers, Lynn, Doug, Delbert, Bill, and Jim Simmons, and her sister, Rose Mardorf.

Jane Amelia May Simmons was born November 30, 1937 in Jones County, Iowa. She was the daughter of  Wilbur and  Etta Chapman, Simmons. She received her early education in the Olin Schools and graduated from the Monticello Community Schools  with the class of 1956.

Jane Simmons married Herb Barnts on December 23, 1957 at the First Presbyterian Church, Monticello.   Over the years Jane was employed at Schultz Brothers Dime Store, Hardee's, Dollar General, and cleaning jobs at Orbis, Energy and Commander Buildings. She also helped at the Best Western Longbranch and Americ Inn in Anamosa.

Never one to set still, Jane was always busy. Her greatest joy was her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed her Friday lunches at Diamond Pi and spending hours on the phone with friends.