Janice K. Mittenzwei (nee Vlach), passed peacefully at her home in Rib Lake, on July 1, 2021. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Bob, of 33 years, in March 2018.
Janice was born in Medford, Wisconsin on June 23, 1954. As a young woman she enjoyed tending bar at various local taverns. She also loved to take care of children, and always had a special connection with her goddaughter Shelly. Janice married her husband in 1985, and became a farmer's wife. She was happiest when tending to her garden and animals. After her husband died, the friendships that she cultivated became very important to her. Karen and Donnie were two special people in her life that she often spoke of. Family also meant so much to her. She especially loved to have long conversations over the phone with her sister Sherri. Janice was beloved by all who knew her.
Janice is survived by her sister Sherri Vlach and partner Melody Krapf of Taneytown, Maryland; her niece Kara Gonzalez of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; her aunt Barb Moen of Elgin, Illinois; her stepson Roger Mittenzwei of Marathon, Wisconsin; her stepdaughter Linda Pettit of Morton, Illinois; and her many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Doris Vlach, and her four brothers Vernon, Galen, Jerry and Ronnie.
Per Janice’s wish a small and private graveside service only, for close family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 7th at 3:00 pm, at Molitor Catholic Cemetery in Molitor. Also, per her wishes she will be cremated, and then be laid to rest with her husband.
