
Janet M. Hingtgen
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Janet Margaret Hingtgen, 93, died peacefully on October 28, 2022. Janet was born April 19, 1929 in La Motte, IA to Michael and Appolonia (Koppes) Hingtgen. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School in La Motte in 1947. Upon receiving her teaching certification, she taught country school for 3 years. She married Laverne (Vern) Hingtgen in November, 1950 and together they had 5 children. Janet was an avid golfer in both Bellevue, IA and Punta Gorda, FL. She enjoyed reading, puzzles and playing cards. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Laverne, in 2017. She is survived by her children: Terry (Cheri) of Sarasota, FL., Peggy (Todd) Hughes of Clermont, FL., William (Jodi) of St. George, UT., Daniel (Mae) of Dubuque, and Jennifer McGill of Port Charlotte, FL. She had 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 sisters: Betty of Dubuque and Grace of Hazel Green, WI. Janet's body will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life and mass will be held in November. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to St. Charles Borromeo church of Port Charlotte, FL., or St. Joseph's church of Bellevue, IA.
