CHANDLER, Ariz. - Janet Karen Conkins, 94, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away Jan. 30, 2008. Born to Nels Benjamin and Marie Cora Hansen, March 29, 1913, in Gully, Minn. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Everett Leroy Conkins; and sisters, Anitra Rude and Aronetta Thurmond.
Janet is survived by her son, Kevin Conkins, and wife, Brenda; daughter, Jan Marie McArthur; sister, Lucy Weiland; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Janet moved to Arizona in 2002 to be closer to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Janet was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all.
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