Margaret Mary Janssen; Born 8/22/1931, Altoona Pennsylvania, entered into eternal life 1/16/2019, Tucson, AZ. Preceded in death by husband, William A Janssen Sr. and parents Leo and Grace (Noel) Baker. Sisters; Rita Baker (Sr. De Ricci Baker), Elizabeth Mabel Baker, Ella Marie Baker, Mary Louise Plazek, Janet Baker, Mary Grace Grover and brothers Paul, Tommy, John, Joe, Leo, Melvin and Eugene. Survived by her sister Dorothy (Sr. Gracette Baker), and her brother Robert as well as her seven orphaned children; Janine Glaser, William A Janssen Jr. (Cathy), Felicia Hines (Robert), Kevin Janssen (Carmella), Dennis Janssen (Sheila), Mary D. Mejia (Gerardo Tito) and Patricia Janssen. She leaves behind ten grandchildren John Glaser (Kylee), Tyler Janssen (Jasmine), Chelsey Hines, Christopher Janssen, Kyle Janssen, Kelly Janssen, Zachary Hines, Timothy Janssen, Jeffrey Janssen and Emily Janssen as well as two great grandchildren Garrison and Cameran Glaser.
Mom received education in office assistance, where she obtained her first job working as a PBX operator for ATT. She enjoyed working for the phone company until she began her family and assisted her husband in his work endeavors, where she learned bookkeeping and secretarial work. She later became employed with St. Joseph’s hospital as a PBX operator where she remained employed until her retirement in 2000.
Mom enjoyed working the crossword puzzle in the newspaper and watching Jeopardy, to help sharpen her brain. She also enjoyed road trips, traveling to Pennsylvania for family reunions and visiting with her siblings and extended family members; to California and Washington to visit her children and grandchildren. Mom loved to get the family together for her favorite pastime, which was gambling in Laughlin. The family spent many years in Laughlin celebrating the birth of the matriarch of the family.
Mom always loved when the home was full of music, laughter and a joyful noise. She always wanted you to feel at home ... she would tell you to “Take a load off” ... No doubt there was “love in our home”. Her favorite thing to do was to sit and talk, catch up on life or reminisce of Daddy, Mother and all her siblings. We had many late night conversations/therapy sessions on her bed. Perry Como or Big Bands were often playing in the background.
Mom is a devout Catholic and attended services faithfully every week at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. A celebration of mom’s life will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on 2/6/2019 at 9:30am with reception to follow, in the parish hall. Interment will commence at All Faith’s Cemetery at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Salpointe Catholic High School 1545 E Copper St, Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 547-5878, St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 5150 N Valley View Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 577-8780 or to the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18509 (570) 342-6850.
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