Jane Alvina Burns

Jane Alvina Burns, nee Pullen, nee Moeller, age 84, of Baraboo, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Our House Senior Living Baraboo, surrounded by family and caregivers.

Jane was born to Byron and Lena (Wellendorf) Moeller on May 3, 1941 in Ida Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Ida Grove High School and continued her education at American Institute of Business in Des Moines, launching a lifelong journey of service.

Jane was first married to Mark Pullen, with whom she shared the joy of raising three children. She later found enduring love with William "Bill" Burns whom she married in 1985, sharing 21 loving years together until his passing in 2006.

Throughout her life, Jane dedicated herself to ministry and service, serving as education director, hospitality coordinator, office administrator and in other various roles at numerous United Methodist churches, including congregations in Newton, IA; Adrian, MI; Altoona, IA; and Faithbridge Church in Osage Beach, MO.

Jane was instrumental in establishing "Summer Games" camp programming at Camp Wesley Woods in Iowa during the 1980s. This camp initiative spread to numerous church camp sites across Iowa, Michigan, and beyond. Summer Games continues to thrive today as "Summer Games University" in Iowa, a testament to her enduring impact.

In her later years, Jane found joy in travelling, solving word searches, and cherishing time with her beloved friends and family.

She is survived by her children, Michael "Mike" (Yulia Yankovskaya) Pullen of Baraboo, WI, Jill (Heath) Fitzsimmons of Sioux Falls, SD and Jena (Eric) Wiggins of Bangor, WI; step-children, Grace Burns of Des Moines, IA, Regina (Nasar) Zormati of Arizona, Pete Burns of Des Moines, IA, Martha (Rodney) Gihring of Des Moines, IA, Joan Burns of Texas, and Ann Burns of Des Moines, IA. She leaves behind a legacy of love through 18 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; her brother, Jim Moeller, of Four Seasons, MO; her sister-in-law Marge Moeller of Loveland, CO; and her first husband and his wife, dear friends Mark and Darlene Pullen of Des Moines, IA.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Burns; two brothers, Bill and Wayne Moeller; and sister-in-law Ann Moeller.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Trinity on Fifth in Altoona, IA, with Pastor John Gaulke officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service, with a luncheon to follow the Celebration of Life. A private inurnment will occur at a later date at Loveland Burial Park in Loveland, CO.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Summer Games University Campership or General Operating funds (sgu.churchcenter.com/giving).

Jane’s family extends heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional, compassionate staff of Baraboo Our House and of Bristol Hospice for their warm personal care and support.