Janice “Jan” Barthel, age 81 passed away on April 16, 2026, at Perham Living, Perham. Memorial Services were held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena with Pastor Kirk Douglas officiating. The honorary pallbearers were all of those at Perham Living who provided unconditional care and friendship to Jan and her family. Jan was laid to rest at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Bluffton.

Janice JoAnn “Jan” Dorow was born on May 6, 1944, to Floyd and Olga (Steinhauer) Dorow in Wadena.  Jan attended New York Mills High School, graduating with the class of 1962.

On March 21, 1964, Jan was united in marriage to Raymond Barthel, Jr. at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Bluffton.  Their marriage was blessed with four children: Roxanne, Rhonda, Rachel, and Ryan. Together they made their home in Bluffton.

In 1984 Jan began her employment with Mid-State Auto Auction in New York Mills.  She enjoyed the auto auction where she enjoyed visiting with customers and making lifelong friends.

Jan enjoyed participating in area events.  The Ronald McDonald Motorcycle RIDE was a must to attend every year and loved saving pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.  She also enjoyed attending WE-FEST was her favorite for over 30 years and also enjoyed bowling and playing BINGO.

On April 16, 2026, Jan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Perham Living at 81 years of age.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.  Preceding Jan in death are her parents, Floyd C. Dorow and Olga Sophia (Steinhauer)(Dorow) Krekula; stepfather, Maurice John Krekula; husband, Raymond Leo Barthel Jr.; brother: Charles Dorow; and great-nephew: Lamar Dorow.

Jan is survived by her loving children: Roxanne (Tim) Peterson of St. Michael; Rhonda (Travus) McManigle of Wadena; Rachel (Paul) Mindermann of New York Mills; and Ryan Barthel of Wadena; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister: Janell (Joel “JJ”) Brever of Minneapolis; brother: Duane (Georgia) Dorow of Frazee; many other relatives and a host of friends.

Please visit karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Jan’s family.

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadena.