Obituary of Janet L. Stockman

Janet Lynn (Pierce) Stockman, 69, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Lantern Park in Coralville, IA. Janet was born May 13, 1947, in Iowa City and graduated from Iowa City High in 1965. She attended and graduated from Ellsworth Junior College in 1967, with an associate degree in fashion and design. After graduation she worked in Des Moines as a buyer for Younkers. On June 21, 1974, Janet and William (Bill) Stockman were married at Bethany Baptist Church in Iowa City. The couple went on to farm in the Oxford area for over 40 years. They have one son, Christopher, who lives in Iowa City. Survivors include her husband and son, mother-in-law Marguerite Stockman of Amana, brother Robert (Connie) Pierce of Iowa City, IA, sister Joan (Tim) Alberhasky of Des Moines, IA, sisters-in-law Carole Pierce of Iowa City, IA, Jean (Robert) Ash of Roseville, CA, Kathleen Zimmerman of Cambridge, IA, Patty (Dwight) Sann of Clarion, IA, brothers-in-law Rick (Margaret) Stockman of Oxford, IA, Randy (Deborah) Stockman of Goddard, KS, and many nieces and nephews. Janet was preceded in death by her mother Helen (Spivey) Pierce, brother, Frank L. Pierce, and father-in-law Merle Stockman. Following a private family viewing, Janet was cremated at her request. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m., Wednesday, July 13th at the Gay & Ciha Funeral Service in Iowa City where a funeral will begin at 5 p.m. A reception at the funeral home will immediately follow the service. Private family burial will be held at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery near Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Janet’s memory to Reach for Your Potential, Iowa City Hospice or the Oxford First Responders. A special thank you to all the dedicated people who helped with Janet’s care at Lantern Park, Hospice of Iowa City and Reach for your Potential.