

BEVERLY J. JANSEN (NEE HIXON) ROCHESTER, IN Beverly J. Jansen (nee Hixon), age 78, of Rochester, IN passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. She was born November 24, 1934 in Hammond, IN to the late Fred and Ellen Hixon of Black Oak, IN. Bev is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, James Jansen; one daughter, Margie (Dale) Townsend; grandchildren: Jim Townsend and Danielle (Kevin) Paetsch; great grandchildren: Knox and Sadie Townsend, and Makenzie Paetsch; her loving sisters: Marilyn (Kenny) Hill and Phyllis (late Gene) Roche; brothers: George (Diane) Hixon, Ronny (Betty) Hixon, Art (Lyvonne) Hixon, Richard (Carol) Hixon and Kenny Hixon; sisters in law Joyce and Judy Hixon; along with many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Jeff and Marvin Hixon. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 19, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road) Highland, IN with Mel Jonkman officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family Thursday, July 18, 2013 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home. Bev was a member of the first graduating class of Calumet High School and attended Beacon Light Church She was very active in the ladies late night bowling league in Griffith. Bev spent 30 years as the owner operator of her seasonal resort in Minong, WI. She eventually settled on Lake Manitou in Rochester, IN. Please visit: www.kuiperfh.com
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