Janice M. (Rud) Sundberg

Janice M. Sundberg, 85, of Cambridge, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital.

She was born April 26, 1941, in Fosston, MN, to Bennie and Mildred (Aasen) Rud.  She was the first of twin girls and spent a lifetime of shared memories with her sister Jeanne (Rud) Erickson.  Jan grew up in Fosston MN and later moved to St Paul to further her education.

Jan attended Mounds-Midway School of Nursing and graduated in September of 1962.  Throughout her life she worked with all ages in her nursing career, as well as serving in ministry with her beloved husband Adrian.  She was a school nurse, managed pre K testing, switched to elder care and worked at Walker Plaza in Anoka as well as Presbyterian Homes in Cambridge.

On November 10, 1962, she was united in marriage to Adrian Sundberg at North Isanti Baptist Church.  Adrian and Jan moved to Aitkin, where Adrian served as Pastor of his first church, Glory Baptist Church, at which time their first son Ken, was born.  They lived there until 1965, when they moved to Houston, MN, to serve at Houston Baptist Church, at which time their second son Greg, was born. Jan and Adrian also served at Henning Baptist Church and Elk River Baptist Church before moving to Walker Plaza in Anoka where they retired in 2005.

They came home to North Isanti Baptist Church where their story had begun, and Jan was a strong presence as a greeter where she demonstrated her faith in daily examples of kindness and grace.

Since 2005, Jan and Adrian had made their home in Cambridge beginning at Pine Village, and then more recently at GracePointe Crossing. They had many friends, and family, that live there.  She loved “coffee” with family and friends, traveling, baking and sharing time with others.  She always watched out for anyone that was uncomfortable or new and would make them feel welcome.

Adrian passed to his eternal home in heaven on March 30, 2024.

Janice had a strong faith in God, and it guided her throughout her life.  She put all trust in Him and often prayed with others to help find their way.  She was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved working with children. Vacation Bible School and Mothers of Preschoolers were special programs that were dear to her heart. 

She is survived by her sons, Ken (Kit) Sundberg of Cottage Grove, Greg (Jill) Sundberg of Stillwater, five grandchildren, Christopher Sundberg, Brandon Sundberg, Alicia Sundberg, Sarah (Hunter) Christian, Suzy (Josh) Godbout; twin sister, Jeanne (Bob) Erickson; brother, Donovan Rud of Cambridge, other relatives and friends.

Family and friends take comfort knowing that she also is in her eternal home in heaven, still singing “Jesus loves me, this I know!”

Memorial Service 11AM, Friday, June 19, 2026 at North Isanti Baptist Church.  Visitation one hour prior to the service. A Private Graveside Service was held June 5, 2026 at North Isanti Baptist Cemetery,

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