March 19, 2024

Janet Musgrove

April 28, 2016

DRAKESVILLE — Janet Kaye Musgrove, 73, of Drakesville, died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Ottumwa Hospice House following a return of kidney cancer.

Janet was born May 11, 1942 to Sam and Lois Hummel Warrick of Newton. In 1957 at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, she met the love of her life, Kenny Musgrove of Colfax. They were married on June 10, 1960 after Janet graduated from Newton High School the previous month.

In addition to raising two children, Janet worked as a secretary for many years, including 10 years at SIEDA in Ottumwa. She enjoyed her career, but her true passion was her family. Fun, love and good food were always in abundance when Janet was involved.

In addition to her husband Kenny of 55 years, she is survived by their children, Richard (Heather) Musgrove of Bloomfield and Kay (Aaron) Forsythe of Norwalk and six grandchildren, Kris , Zach and Valerie Musgrove and Allie, Katy, and Josh Forsythe. She is also survived by her sister Marla (Ron) Franklin and many cousins and friends.

Her body will be cremated, according to her wishes. A reunion of family and friends will be held at a later date.

Memorials to honor Janet may be made to Hospice Serving Davis and Wapello Counties, 927 Pennsylvania Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501

Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa is in charge of arrangements.