Janice Marie Hagan

Janice Marie Hagan, 83, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

She was born on November 2, 1941, in Kearney, Nebraska, to James A. and Edna L. (Lammers) Williams. Janice and her family moved to Lexington when she was 12, where she later attended Lexington High School. She would go on to receive her GED. On February 25, 1958, Janice was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert J. Hagan in Elwood, Nebraska. Five children were blessed to this union: Arelda, Kevin, Jim, Robert, Jr., and Timothy. 

Janice and her family lived in various places over the years while Robert was proudly serving his country, later settling back in Lexington after his retirement. She worked for over 20 years at Plum Creek Care Center and Park Avenue Estates in the cooking department. Janice loved cooking delicious meals for her family and spending quality time with her grandchildren. She was their biggest fan, following all of the activities they participated in. She was very gifted when it came to crafts and would crochet intricate blankets and doll dresses for her family.

Those left to celebrate her life is her loving husband, Robert Hagan of Lexington; children, Arelda (Alan) Stuehm of Kearney, Kevin (Julie) Hagan of Eddyville, and Jim (Barb) Hagan of Eddyville; brother, Roy Williams of Gilcrest, Colorado; grandchildren, Seth (Terra) Gates, Jane (Jake) Wolsleben, Robert (Courtney) Hagan, Jake (Alyssa) Hagan, Chris (Catherine) Colindres, Eric (Julie) Stuehm, and Evan (Richelle) Stuehm; nineteen great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Besides her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her two sons, Robert John Hagan, Jr., and Timothy L. Hagan.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Lay Minister Sarah Neben, officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com