Age 80 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Albert Lea, MN
Passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Holly Laak; parents, Melvin & Irma Steele; brothers, Dennis & Carroll Steele. Survived by sons, Mark and Sara Venem of Eagle Lake, MN, Todd and Julie Venem of Lansing, IL; daughter, Beth and Jimmy Jacobs of South Saint Paul, MN; step-sons, Randi (Wendy Haggerty) Laak of Stanwich, MA and & Robbi (Susan) Laak of Cumming, GA; grandkids, Julie Hermiston (Nathan) of Overland Park, KS, Kari Rivers (Mark) of Prior Lake, MN, Heather Bunde (Lucas) of Amboy, MN, Meggin Edmonds (Dane) of Highland, IN, Ryan Venem (Breann) of Dyer, IN, Madalyn and Camille Jacobs of South St. Paul, MN, Kristen and Hannah Laak of Sandwich, MA; great-grandkids, Ethan & Riley Hermiston, Allie, Kate & Lauren Rivers. Greyson, Mya, Isaac and Colton Bunde, Keagan and Lochlan Venem; brother, Richard (Bev) Steele; sister, Myrna (Harold) Paulson; sisters-in-law, Pat & Jo Steele; also many nieces, nephews and friends. Jan’s love for life was deeply reflected in her love of others. She treasured most her time spent with her family and friends, entertaining, traveling and golfing. A majority of Jan’s work career was spent serving the State of Minnesota under the DNR of Brainerd and the Department of Tourism in St. Paul. Her early working years were dedicated to working in Albert Lea, MN at Universal and the Freeborn County Sheriff Department. Visitation 9-11 AM Tuesday, November 10th, Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Due to COVID restrictions the memorial service to be held at 11 AM. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea, MN. Memorial preferred to St. Croix Hospice or Amazing Grace Lutheran Church.