Janet E. Doyle 1943 - 2017

DOYLE, NORTON, HOLTZ

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 12/21/2017 at 22:39:02

Sioux City Journal
1 November 2017

Janet E. Doyle, 74, of Sioux City, passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.

Abiding by her wishes, the body has been cremated. No local services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel. Online condolences may be directed to meyerbroschapels.com.

Janet, the daughter of Arthur and Faith (Norton) Holtz, was born on June 18, 1943, in Le Mars, Iowa. She married Donald Doyle on Aug. 9, 1963, in Luverne, Minn.

Janet worked at Yonkers and several other clothing retail jobs for many years. She was also her husband's page in politics while he was with the House of Representatives.

She enjoyed politics and the years spent helping her husband. They enjoyed their frequent traveling during his time in the Senate.

Janet is survived by three brothers, Marvin (Brenda) Holtz of Lawton, Iowa, Lewis Holtz of Sioux City, and Jim (Delphine) Holtz of Rochester, Minn.; five sisters, Mary Jane Norton of Sioux City, Carol (Dan) Gazinski of Omaha, Darlene Vick of Litchfield, Minn., Judy Diller of Litchfield, and Betty Ahlf of South Sioux City; stepdaughter, Shannon (Rob) Bathurst of Bismarck, N.D.; seven grandchildren, Zachary (Michaela) Doyle-Wren, Michael Sturgeon, William Stewart, Mark Peterson, Sarah Peterson, Grant Bathurst, and Grace Bathurst; sister-in-law, Donna Holtz of Le Mars; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; seven brothers, Arthur, Allyn, Bob, Dale, Harlan, Melvin, and Jon; and two sisters-in-law, Dolores and Vicki.

The family would like to thank Embassy Rehab & Care Center and the ICU nurses at St. Luke's Hospital for taking wonderful care of Janet.