Janet M. Crum, age 71, of Mapleton, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her residence of Mapleton, Iowa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2025, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Mapleton, Iowa. Father William A. McCarthy will officiate. Committal services will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Mapleton, Iowa.
A Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 1:45 p.m., and a Vigil Service at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa.
The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com
Janet Marie Crum, the daughter of Robert and Nelda (Miller) Weber, was born on December 17, 1953, in Mapleton, Iowa. She grew up on a farm between Mapleton and Oto and attended Anthon-Oto High School, graduating with the Class of 1972. She went on to study at St. Joseph School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa, where she earned her RN in 1974. Following graduation, she began her nursing career at Marian Health Center, where she worked for several years.
On July 15, 1978, Janet was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Crum at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Oto, Iowa. The couple made their forever home in Mapleton and were blessed with two children: Sara and Luke. Janet continued her nursing career at the hospital before spending a few years with Monona County Home Health Care. She later joined the Burgess Clinic in Mapleton, where she worked until her retirement in 2021.
Janet was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mapleton, where she was active in the Ladies Guild, served as a lector, and participated in the prayer circle. She enjoyed working on puzzles, knitting, and shopping. Janet also had a passion for photography; particularly capturing images of vintage and historic subjects. She and Bob loved taking scenic drives together in search of photo opportunities, often ending their outings with a stop for ice cream.
Christmas was Janet’s favorite time of year. The tree was always decorated the day after Thanksgiving, and she began shopping for the next Christmas as soon as December 26 arrived; carefully choosing a unique wrapping paper for each family member. She also made it a heartfelt tradition to decorate her in-laws’ gravesites with each change of season, a gesture her family will forever treasure. Janet will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memory include her husband Robert “Bob” Crum of Mapleton, IA; children Sara (Cory) Beyer of Elkhorn, NE and Luke (Jennifer) Crum of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Brayden and Jakob Beyer, Blake, Harper, and Quinn Crum; sisters Nancy (Mark) Hahn of Mapleton, IA, Lana (John) Stoll of Mapleton, IA and Marla (Rob) Gorshe of Boone, IA; uncle Jerry (Willie) Weber of Oto, IA; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Nelda Weber; paternal grandparents Frank and Margaret Weber; maternal grandparents Hans and Clara Miller; aunts and uncles Lillian (Clifford) Reed, Raymond (Mary Ellen) Miller, Shorty (June) Miller, Violet (Willis) Steckeberg, Fern (Harry) Carter, George Miller, Richard (Floretta “Tet”) Weber, and Paulesca “Toots” (Bud) Crilly; as well as extended family.
Previous Events
Visitation
12
Oct
210 South 5th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
Rosary at 1:45 p.m. and Vigil Service at 4:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial
13
Oct
201 N 8th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
Cemetery Details
Location
Mapleton, IA 51034
