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Janice Marie Whitten, 87, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, December 20, 2024.
She was born on June 7, 1937, to the late Elmer and Marie (Pregent) Taylor in Hayward, WI. On July 2, 1960, Jan married the love of her life, Fred, and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage before his passing in 2021.
Janice worked at Piggly Wiggly for 25 years. After retirement, she lovingly babysat her grandchildren.
She enjoyed baking, gardening, playing Mahjong at the Senior Center, bird watching, completing puzzles, knitting, and, most of all, spending time with her family.
Janice is survived by her children: Garry (Glenda) Whitten and Jodie (Michael) Marquardt; her grandchildren: Jarrett (Tanya) Wood, Jordan (Ben) Wood Sappington, Nick Whitten, and Shannon (Evan) Johnson; 6 great-grandchildren; her brothers: Donald (Kathy) Taylor and Jerry (Pat) Taylor; her sister and best friend, Grace (Bob) Smith; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and her sister, Mary Ann Taylor.
Per Jan’s wishes, no services will be held.
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Jill Robinson says:
She will be so missed. Jan became a good friend in a short time. I will miss our Mahjong games, all the laughs and Senior Center trips to the Fireside in Fort Atkinson. Till we see each other again ❤️
Sue Graves says:
I am going to miss all the good times with Jan. We sure enjoyed a lot of laughs together. Jan was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed
Today and always may memories bring you peace and comfort.
Grace smith says:
Jan you have raised me sence I was sever years old when our mother passed.You we’re more to me then just a sister. Will miss are daily texting and our Wednesday lunch’s at culvers . It’s going to be hard without you but now you are free of pain . Haven has gained an amazing Angel love you always your sister Grace
Grace Smith says:
Jan you were more to me then as sister.You raiseded me sence I was 7 years old when our mother passed. I’m going to miss our daily texts and our Wednesday lunch at culvers..I know you are free of pain and glad you are with Fred for Christmas Heaver has gained an amazing Angel. With all my love your sister Grace
Patti trosen says:
Grace,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about Jan. I remember how sweet she was when we all workedtogether at the Pig. I will keep you in my prayersI enjoyed working with all of you.
Barbara Wooters-Dewey says:
You will be so missed, I would call you when I was sick or you called me and pick up stuff for one another as we were neighbors. We called one another every day for texts to check on one another and what was happening in the neighborhood, thank you for treating me like family and going to your Holidays at times. I will miss your good mornings, as I also miss Fred as well. I love you both. I know you will get to see him now,I pray your both having a cup of tea together catching up and laughing as you watch all of us. Will see you both one day🙏🏻❤️
Bob Besch says:
Sorry for your loss. I just chatted with Jan little over a week ago.It’s hard to believe.My prayers to her Family.Former Co -Worker from Piggly Wiggly Bob Besch of South Dakota.
William Wood says:
Prayers to the family, god speed
Sylvia and Tom Johnson says:
Heartfelt condolences to your family. Janice was a beautiful woman! She will be missed.
The Payne Family says:
Jodie,
Prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. May God lift up the soul of your loving and caring mother who dedicated her life to her family and friends. May her kindness and warmth continue to inspire all who knew her, and may her legacy of love remain a comfort to those she leaves behind. May God surround her loved ones with Your peace and strength in this time of loss. Grant her eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon her.