Jane Marie Hinspeter, 71, of Marcus passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Oct. 30, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus. Burial followed at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus. Services were entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Marcus www.fischfh.com.
Jane Marie Probst was born June 27, 1954, to Milo and Tarsella “Sally” (Pottebaum) Probst. She was raised and educated in Alton, graduating from Spalding Catholic High School in 1972. She continued her education at NCC graduating with a degree in clerical work.
Jane married Francis Hinspeter on Sept. 1, 1973, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. The couple began their lives farming together in Alton and moved to Marcus in 2002. Over the years Jane worked at the OK Cafe, K-Products, Marcus Vet, cleaned the rectory for Holy Name Catholic Church and was her husband’s farming partner.
Jane was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and Marcus Quilting Club. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, having coffee with friends, taking a drive on Sunday afternoons, riding bikes, swimming and giving her former vet clients a rough time. She most importantly loved her family and spending time with them and her friends. She was dedicated to her faith and praying the rosary.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Francis Hinspeter of Marcus; children: Brian (Laura) Hinspeter of Waukee; Lori (Leo) Schwarz of Marcus; Joanie (Brad) Taylor of Buffalo; Brent (Nicole) Hinspeter of Coleridge, Neb.; and Blaine Hinspeter of Remsen; grandchildren: Brenden, Brody and Jenna Hinspeter, Tyler Frederes, Taylor and Dillon Schwarz, Ethan, Rece, Cora and Corbin Taylor, Josey, Bodhi, Harvey and Archie Hinspeter; her siblings: Gordie (Marilyn) Probst, Eileen (Gary) Holzman, Claris (Robert) Varenhorst, Anita (Alex) Heyman and Keith (Jennifer) Probst; and sister-in-law Donna Hinspeter.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Gina Hinspeter; grand-daughter Amber Frederes; parents, Milo and Sally Probst; brothers, Harvey and Joseph Probst; parents-in-law, Ronald and Francella Hinspeter; and brother-in-law Paul Hinspeter.
