Memorial celebration of life set for Janice Eileen Johnson

Janice E. Johnson (October 16, 1936 – January 8, 2022)

Janice Eileen Johnson, 85, of Manchester, passed away January 8, 2022, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson. The family is hosting a Celebration of Life, Saturday, June 18, 2022, starting at 3pm, at the Johnson Family Farm, 15442 Herman Rd, Manchester.

She was born on October 16, 1936, in Jackson, Michigan, to Aloysius and Charlotte (Blackman) Patton. Janice married the love of her life, Herbert Johnson, on October 6, 1956, in Napoleon, Michigan. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Janice graduated from Napoleon High School, class of 1954. She spent her life as a devoted homemaker; taking care of five children kept her busy. Janice loved camping and going to tractor and car shows. One of her favorite things was going to The Tap for lunch and a beer. She was known as a great euchre player.

Janice will be missed by her children, Brent Johnson, Ann (Steve) Popkey, Ryan (Debbie) Johnson, Kim (Terry Rupp) Byrne, Rhonda (Dave) White, and Judy Johnson; grandchildren, Jessica (Giancarlo) Aversa, Austin (Caitlynne) Scott, Angela (Scotty) Stanley, Ashley (AJ) Dernberger, Wade (Gwen) Goodell, Amanda (Craig) Taylor, and Seth (Laura) Goodell; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special companion, Mike (“He’s a good dog”). She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb, her parents, and siblings.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Cascades Humane Society or Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center. Please leave a message of comfort for Janice’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.