Jane A. Smothers, age 82, of Dubuque, passed away at 12:31 a.m., on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at MercyOne Dubuque.  To honor Jane’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday at Behr Funeral Home, with Deacon Jim Koetz officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Jane was born on October 10, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Marcella “Sally” (Sahm) Gasper.

Jane attended Holy Ghost Grade School and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.  She met her future husband, Marvin Smothers, at the roller skating rink on the north end.  Jane and Marvin were married on February 3, 1962, at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque.  They celebrated 42 years together before he sadly passed away on May 24, 2004.  Jane was a hard worker and was employed with Maid Rite and Merrimac before going to work for Flexsteel Industries, retiring in 2004.  She was always active in her community and volunteered at Mercy Hospital for several years.  In her free time, Jane enjoyed bowling, going to Bingo, G56 was her favorite number, playing board games and card games, especially Rummikub and Euchre, and heading out for a little retail therapy.  She and Marvin also liked to try their luck at the dog track and casino.  Jane loved her family and time spent with the kids and grandkids brought her great joy.  She will be deeply missed!

Those left to cherish Jane’s memory include

3 children,
Craig (Pam Stotlar) Smothers, Dubuque, IA,
Tracy (Jeff) Hirsch, Dubuque, IA
and Lori Manders, Sun Prairie, WI;

4 grandchildren,
Ryan Manders, Singapore,
Kyle (Megan) Manders, Dubuque, IA,
Amber (Adam Van Natta) Smothers, East Dubuque, IL
and Corey (Taryn) Stotlar, Dubuque, IA;

2 great-granddaughters,
Amelia and Eliza Manders;

her siblings,
Mary George,
Theresa (Floyd) Kuntz
and John “Jack” Gasper;

her in-laws,
Shirley Gasper and Eldon George;

several nieces and nephews;

and her beloved dog,
Chloe.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin Smothers; a twin sister, Jean George; a brother, Matt Gasper; and her in-laws; Gayle (Bill) Kruser, Brenda (Delbert) Haxmeier, Eddie (Marlene) Smothers, Lonnie Smothers and Merle George.

Jane’s family would like to thank Dr. Ryan Stille, Dr. Dolehide and the nurses and staff at MercyOne Dubuque for their outstanding care.

Greeting cards and memorials in Jane’s memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Jane Smothers Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com