Janine Bornhorst

MARSHALL — Services for Janine Bornhorst, 58, of Marshall, and formerly of Madison, are at 1 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Madison. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today. Burial is in the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton.

Janine died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at home, following a recent hospitalization for pneumonia.

Janine was born Dec. 3, 1960, in Appleton to Joseph B. and Bernice (Anderson) Boraas. Following graduation from Appleton High School in 1979, she attended St. Cloud State, and then worked in Victoria until returning to Lac qui Parle County.

On April 16, 1988, she married Tom Bornhorst of Madison. They raised two sons, Chavis and Brandon. While living in Madison, Janine served as Lac qui Parle County recorder for 14 years.

Janine had a passion for animals, particularly cats. She loved listening to music and attending concerts with friends and family, including her sons throughout her life. Bon Jovi was of special status. Everything related to the Norwegian Christmas traditions of her family held a dear place in her heart. She was known for generosity, laughing until in tears and her kind and trusting nature.

She is survived by her greatly-loved sons Chavis (Cassie Rust) and Brandon (fiancée Jordan Halvorson), granddaughter Ella, brother Curt, sister JoAnn, sister-in-law Mary, several cousins, nieces and nephews and her cherished cats Denali and Snickers.

Janine was preceded in death by her beloved parents as well as brothers, Jerome and David.