Eileen M. Janssen Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Eileen M. Janssen of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 16, 2024 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Johnson and Jessie Johnson; her husbands, Richard Calkins and James Janssen; her brother Fred Johnson (Audrey); and her sons-in-law, Jack Rodgers and W. Todd Knopf.
She is survived by: her children, Jeanne Lewis (Cliff), Marilyn Fredin (Larry), Kathleen Rodgers and Mark Calkins (Cynthia); her grandchildren, Chad Lewis (Jess), Brad Lewis (Mandy), Katy Bauer (Brent), Lindsey Waldron (Jason), Rebecca Evertse (Austin), Christine Oak (James), Lori Rux (Chris), Andrew Knopf (Brooke), Abigail Knopf-Smith (Ryan), Rowan Calkins (Valerie Ingram) and Shannon Calkins; her great grandchildren, Sunshyne, Parker, Evan, Brock, Ciara, Briella, Elaina, Brennan, Astra, Sydnee, Hazel, Claire, Bennett, Sonny, Sophie, Wesley, Kylie, Caleb (Aaliyah), Tarina, Morgan and Carter; and her great great grandchildren, Everett and Isabella. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.