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Janet K. Baumgartner, 61, Iowa City
Obituaries · June 09, 2016



Janet K. Baumgartner, 61, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at her Iowa City home.

An informal gathering celebrating the life of Janet will be announced in the near future to be held at the family farm. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com.

Janet Karel Baumgartner was born Jan. 29, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of James and Dorothy Jensen Baumgartner. She was a graduate of Valley High School in Des Moines and later the University of Iowa with her B.A. in English.

For several years she was active in politics in Minnesota prior to moving to Iowa where she joined her father’s business, Midwest Direct Marketing, which she continued to operate until her death. She was an active supporter of local charities. Janet enjoyed reading and being outdoors. She was a loving, caring and unselfish person, living life to the fullest.

She is survived by two sisters, Christine and Catherine; nephews Jack, Matt and Sean; nieces Elizabeth and Kelly; brother-in-law George; and Aunt Susan and her children, John and Shelly.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Janet will be missed by all those close to her.