1924-2025
Marjorie Elizabeth (Franzen) Janzen, 101, of North Newton, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton. She was born on April 27, 1924 in rural Goessel, Kansas to John J. and Kornelia (Klassen) Franzen.
She was united in marriage to Calvin Glen Janzen on July 20, 1946. He passed away on November 19, 2004.
Marjorie worked in the Newton School District as a reading specialist and teacher. She was one of the first reading specialists in the area.
She was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Newton.
Marjorie is survived by her children, Barbara (Mark) Meinhardt of Phoenix, AZ, Beverly Dillon of Bullard, TX, and Craig (Jan) Janzen of Haysville; six grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Rodney Janzen; brothers, Eugene and Melvin Franzen; and son-in-law, Martin Dillon.
Services are pending and will be announced later by Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Goessel. Memorial contrbutions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) or First Mennonite Church in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Goessel, KS 67053.
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