James Allen Janssen Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Allen Janssen of Castlewood, South Dakota, born in Watertown, South Dakota, whose life came to an end on August 15, 2024 at the age of 67, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father William Janssen; and his sister Cindy Sievers. He is survived by: his mother Gladys Darlene Janssen (Smunk); his wife Deborah Janssen of Castlewood, SD; his daughter Samantha Ochsendorf (Chad); his grandchildren, Lileigh, Brynleigh, Oakleigh and Lawsen of Watertown, SD; his son Benjamin Brandsrud; his grandchildren, Keegan and Lane of South Shore, SD; his daughter Abigail Jordan (Jamie); his grandchildren, Lincoln, Luxyn and Lennon of Watertown, SD; his siblings, Roger Janssen (DJ), Roxanne Bass (Craig), Steve Janssen (Lisa) and Tony Janssen; his stepson Chad Smith (Monique); his stepgrandchildren, Derrick, Talisa Stukerjurgen (Ryan), Braedan, Gaelan, Kieran and Lochlan; his stepson Travis Smith (Michele); his stepgrandchildren, Madison Robinson (Ben), Brandon Smith (Megan), Emerson Smith and Kalen Biord (Leah); his brother-in-law Calvin Sievers; and also, Ruthie, Lincoln, Elaina and Kolson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.