Janet J Frimann

Janet was born in a blizzard in Hay Springs, Nebraska, on May 27, 1947, to Grace and Marvin Johnson. They lived on a ranch in Martin, SD, until moving back to Hay Springs in grade school. She filled her days riding her horse down the county lines. She graduated from Hay Springs, in 1965 and then attended Chadron State College for two years. Janet married Lonnie Frimann of Hay Springs in 1967.

They moved to Washington State for a short time where Janet worked for a school while Lonnie worked for Boeing. They moved back to Nebraska in 1968 to work on a ranch in southeast Sioux County. Both felt they were home the first time they saw it. They began leasing the land in 1972 and finally made it officially theirs in 1989. Janet loved being a rancher’s wife and working alongside Lonnie. The family has many memories of her happily mowing the hay fields, as well as working cattle. She continued to enjoy riding and raising horses. She made their home and yard beautiful and welcoming. Janet was always thankful for Lonnie’s hard work and care of the family and ranch.

They were blessed with three daughters: Tiffany, Julie, and Brandell (Brandee). She was an amazing mom. She loved good music and often filled the house with dancing and laughter. She made a great sacrifice having to live and work in Scottsbluff due to the “school choice rules” so her girls could attend high school. Janet enjoyed her work at the bank, but loved going home to the ranch on weekends and in the summers. She was involved in many activities with the Good Streak community club, Garden community club, Highland School Mother’s Club, 4-H, and church. Additional treasures to Janet were her 9 grandchildren and great-granddaughter. They will forever remember Grandma for noticing and nourishing each one of their hearts. Janet loved her kids and grandkids unto death. She was a quiet “Momma Bear.” Always looking for ways to support, defend, and encourage her family.

Janet will be deeply missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, and all those whose lives she touched. She is now in the arms of her Savior, where she is at peace. She has run the race, crossed the finish line, and now holds the prize. (Philippians 3:14)

She was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Grace Johnson, in-laws Lawrence and Margaret Frimann, brothers-in-law Gerald Frimann and Loren Frimann, sisters-in-law Darlene Frimann Aspinall and Kathy Frimann, nephew Michael Aspinall, niece Maria Frimann Mitchell, and several unborn grand and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Lonnie; daughters Tiffany Geary, Julie (Jeff) Jordan, and Brandee (Steve) Taffe; grandchildren Caleb (Ally) Geary, Erika (Alijah) Gates, Cameron Geary, Leesha Zelenkova; Ashley Tharalson, Josh Tharalson, Zach Tharalson, Gavin (Caroline) Jordan; Gracia Taffe, and Reenah Taffe; great-granddaughter Riyah Gates; sisters Rosann Leis and Caralynn (Marty) Goldschmidt; sister-in-law Colleen Frimann and brother-in-law Ken Aspinall, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends and family are invited to an informal reception to remember and celebrate Janet’s life. It will be held December 7, 2026, at 2:00pm at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Janet will be interred at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com.