JaNae Ackhart, age 60 of Humboldt passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends on November 9, 2015. Her family is planning to hold a memorial gathering at a later time. The Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home of Humboldt is assisting the family.
JaNae Didericksen was born September 6, 1955 in Peterson, Utah to Leland and LaVon (Roderick) Didericksen. She grew up and attended school in Utah. Being a military spouse she lived in many places around the globe such as Kansas, Germany, Colorado, Alaska, Missouri and eventually settled in Iowa.
Over the years JaNae kept busy caring for her seven children. She was very proficient at cooking and various handicrafts. She could sew, knit, crochet, and embroider. Her greatest passion was her family. She loved the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. Over the last three years of her life she was hindered by cancer, but she fought bravely to be there for her family.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her children Misty Robertson of Dows; Darci (Aaron) McIsaac of Farmington, MN; Quinn (Tyler) Hay of New Hope, MN; Shalene (Jeff) Nauerth of Ankeny; Justin Robertson of Duluth, MN; Chelsea Ackhart of Humboldt; and CaitlinAckhart of Ankeny. Also surviving are her grandchildren Karlie, Jaidyn, Logan, Natalie, Avery, Harliegh, Sebastian, Callahan, Jarek, Ethan, and Harrison. Surviving siblings include sisters DeAnn Probst, DeNiece Phelps, and Connie Jones. Preceding JaNae in death were her parents and brother Terry.