Jeannette Caroline Voss

Jeannette Caroline Voss passed away on the 31st of January 2022, after a long and complicated battle with congestive heart failure at the blessed age of 87.

Jeannette was the oldest child of Edward and Margaret Purvis of Lincoln, Iowa.  She was born on December 15th, 1934.  She graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1952.

Jeannette met her husband (Paul Voss of Grundy Center) at the Grundy Center roller skating rink that used to be located west of town.  They were united in marriage on April 6, 1956, at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center.  Jeanette and Paul had two daughters: Paula and Pam.  Jeannette and Paul’s love story spanned a beautiful 63 year of marriage; and an infinite number of stories, laughs, and wonderful memories.

Jeannette was employed at the Grundy County Courthouse as a 1st Deputy Treasurer from 1966 until her retirement in 1997, after 31 years of dedication and service.  She loved her job and the people she worked with; Jeannette and her husband shared many good times with friends and they loved reminiscing about their working days and all of the wonderful people they met.

Jeannette was a great cook and gardener of vegetables and flowers.  She was a friend to many, and a stranger to no one.  Jeanette will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. 

Jeannette had 5 grandchildren: Vincent Larson, Daniel Larson, and Thomas Larson, Samantha Connolly, and Matthew Connolly.  She also has 2 great-grandchildren: Aubrey and Maya Larson.  There was and will always be a mutual love between the grandchildren and their Grandma.  Grandma/Great-Grandma Jeannette would entertain the grandchildren with park adventures and movie nights.  Jeannette was a loyal sports fan to her grandchildren and was always present at their baseball and soccer games.  There was NOTHING Grandma would not have done for her grandbabies.

Jeanette is survived by her daughters Paula (Fred) Larson, Pam (John) Connolly, sister Peggy Lamb, and brother Paul (Kay) Purvis.  Grandchildren: Vincent, (Jazlynn) Larson, Daniel Larson, Thomas (Alivia) Larson, Samantha Connolly.  Great Grandchildren: Aubrey and Maya Larson; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her father (Edward), mother (Margaret), brother (Richard), grandson (Matthew) and husband (Paul).  

Graveside services will be held at a later date in the spring at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center.