Janet (Jan) Kleveland, 64, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at her home in Columbus.

A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, March 17 at 10:30 AM, at Highland Park Church in Columbus, with Pastor Mike Escen officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:15 AM at the church. Private family interment. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be directed to those of the donor's or family choice.

Jan was born March 6, 1957, in Columbus, Nebraska, daughter of Francis J. and Honorita "Rita" (Wildhalm) Micek. Jan graduated from Columbus Scotus High School and attended Platte Technical Community College and Kearney State College.

Jan was married to Brian Kleveland on January 22, 1977 in Columbus Nebraska. They lived in various locations before moving to Columbus in 1981 where they made their lifelong home. Jan was a 30+ year leader in the AWANA program at Highland Park, volunteered in the music ministry at the Columbus Manor, babysat for nieces, nephews, and other children over many years, loved reading and studying the Bible, enjoyed working in her flower garden, enjoyed traveling by car throughout the country, and spending time watching her grandchildren's activities. Her determination, positive outlook, and strong faith, despite a struggle to live with Lupus and related complications for over 40 years, was an inspiration to many.

Jan is survived by:
Husband - Brian of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Malia (Brian) Wojtasek of Hickman, NE
Grandchildren – Britney, Brooke, Brody, and Bryson
Sister – Charlotte (Paul) Beran of Columbus, NE
Sister – Anita (Russ) Aguilar of Monument, CO
Brother – Kurt (Chrissy) Micek of Salt Lake City, UT
Sister - Karen (David) Maurstad of Ashburn, VA
Brother - Gary (Kaye) Micek of Irvine, CA
Brother - Jon Micek of Columbus, NE
Brother - Brian (Jeanne) Micek of Columbus, NE

Jan was preceded in death by:
Parents - Francis J. and Honorita Micek

Service Folder Information
The Mansion in Heaven

This world, however beautiful,
was never meant to be
The place that we would call our home
for all eternity.
And though we would not choose to leave,
a loving God knows best,
And in His time He lifts us
to a place of peace and rest.

For He has built a mansion
where His children will abide
Free from pain and sorrow,
forever at His side.
He said He's never leave us
to face our trials alone,
And though sometimes we fail Him,
He never fails His own.

And even when our choices
are less than He would ask,
He knows when human courage
is unequal to the task.
We cannot judge what happens,
though tears and questions start,
We only see what's visible -
God sees into the heart.



In Loving Memory Of

Janet "Jan" M. Kleveland

Born
Wednesday, March 6, 1957
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Friday, March 12, 2021
Columbus, Nebraska

Celebration of Life
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:30 AM
Highland Park Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Pastor Mike Escen

Music
Highland Park Worship Team
"Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus"
"It Is Not Death To Die"
"Psalm 23"
"See You Again" - recording

Please join the family at
Micek's Shangrila
2506 12th Street
Immediately after the funeral
For time of sharing and lunch