Janet Fillinger

JANET (HILLDRETH) FILLINGER Janet Fillinger, long time resident of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at the age of 68. Janet Lynette was born August 18, 1942 and was adopted, the daughter of Wilbert L. and Victoria (Prysmus) Kahl, at eight years old in 1950. She finished her schooling at the Anita High School in Anita, Iowa. She was married to Richard Jessen and to that union there were four children - Marty, David, Danny and Tracey. She was married to Lloyd Hildreth and to this union Patricia was born. Her last love, was Charles "Chuck" Fillinger whom she was married to on Valentines Day of 1987 at the Atlantic Southern Baptist Chapel. Chuck passed away October 14, 1989. Janet enjoyed writing poems and songs and had the honor of seeing many of her selections published. She was made a distinguished member of International Society of Poets in September of 1991 and received a New Song Writer's Award September 2, 1991. "Love for Patches" was read at the International Society of Poets in 1994. Several of her poems were published by the National Library of Poetry. She collected dolphins and loved nature - especially feeding geese and swans and enjoyed needle work and crocheting. Janet's survivors include her son David Jessen and his wife Laura of Atlantic; her daughters, Tracy Moore and husband Dan of Vermont and Patricia Hildreth; a brother Melvin of Washington State; seven grandchildren; her dog and best friend, Teddy Bear ("Teddy&"); and special friends, Ken and Joyce Hansen and Darrel Spencer. She was preceded in death by her husband Chuck; sons, Danny Jessen Marty (in infancy); and her parents, Wilbert and Victoria.Funeral Information There will be a funeral held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 14 at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Pastor Catherine Ray, of Church of God of Prophecy in Atlantic, will officiate. There will be open visitation from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. daily until the family will meet with relatives and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 13. There will be a private committal service held at a later date. IN HER LOVING MEMORY Janet Lynette FillingerBORNAugust 18, 1942 ENTERED INTO RESTThursday, February 10, 2011at the age of 68 Years 5 Months 23 DaysFUNERAL SERVICEMonday, February 14, 2011Ten O"clock in the MorningRoland Funeral Home Atlantic, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor Catherine RayChurch of God of Prophecy Atlantic, IowaMUSICIANCathy RayMUSICAL SELECTIONS"On Eagles Wings&""Come To Jesus&""Amazing Grace&"KEN and JOYCE HANSEN WILL SHARECOMMITTAL SERVICEPrivate committal service at a later dateREFRESHMENTSThe family invites relatives and friends to join them for coffee and dessert following the service.