Janet L. Bahnsen

Janet L. Bahnsen, 68, of Port Clinton , passed away in the early hours of 0ctober 29th. She was born in Rock Island, Illinois to Julius and G. Pauline Ide. She graduated from Big Walnut high school in Sunbury, Ohio. She then attended The Grant Hospital School of Nursing where she became a Registered Nurse. She wed Walter J. Bahnsen Jr. in 1972 with whom she had two children, Melinda and Matthew. Janet worked at Magruder Hospital in various nursing and administrative capacities until her retirement. She is survived by her husband, Walter J. Bahnsen Jr, her daughter, Melinda Bahnsen-Fluckinger, her son Mathew P. Bahnsen, Grandson Maxon Julius Fluckinger, Son-in-law, Dr. Chris Fluckinger, along with her Brothers, Steve, Calvin, Kurt Ide. Along with two Aunts, an Uncle and many Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents. Jan will be remembered for her caring and generous spirit, along with her fondness for cooking, quilting, and basket weaving. The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the Port Clinton Lighthouse Conservancy. P.O. Box 389, Port Clinton, Ohio. 43452. A service is planned for the spring.