Janice E. Smith, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Janice E.Smith

Date of Birth March 5, 1938
Passed Away On March 5, 2019
At Age 81 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Janice E. Smith age 81, of Fremont
Died Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Methodist Fremont Health

Janice was born March 5, 1938 in Schuyler, Nebraska to Lloyd and Effie 'Foust' Hoops. She was raised in the Webster area and graduated from Scribner High School in 1955. After high school she was a nanny until she married Robert Smith on November 4, 1956. After her marriage Janice worked as a nurses aid at the Dodge County Hospital Annex (now Dunklau Gardens). The couple moved to Valley for a short time then back to Fremont. Janice continued to work at the hospital. She eventually began working at the Fremont Care Center (now Nye Pointe) and worked there for several years in the dietary department before finishing her career there as the Laundry Supervisor. After she retired she did in home day care.

Survivors:
Husband – Bob of Fremont
Sons – Rick (Melinda) Smith of Evans, CO.
Mike Smith of Fremont
Daughters – Lisa (Joe) Bussen of Fremont
Loree (Steve) Tancona of Freehold, NJ.
Grandchildren – Patrick(Erin) Bussen, Andy (Kassie) Bussen, Robbie (Holly) Bussen, Autumn Smith,
Jessica Smith, Robbie Smith, Rikki Smith, Gabriella (Sebastian) Tancona, Steven Tancona
Great Grandchildren – Tristin & Addison Bussen, Landyn & Jaylei Bussen, Nova Motz, Zoe & Orion Sapp
Kaleb Quinton and Bella Herrera
Brothers and Sisters – Bill Wehrman, Harlan & Jan Hoops, Bob & Nancy Hoops, Milton & Cathy Hoops,
Dan & Glenna Hoops, JoAnn & Charles Devine, Elna & Bill Lippencott, Dianne & Rich Vyhlidal
Lois & Stan Vachal, Carolyn & Ed Vyhlidal, Marilyn & Ken Hassler
Many nieces and nephews

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, sister Lorna Wehrman and step-daughter Bobette Lucey.

Visitation, Thursday 3pm to 7pm with the family present from 5pm to 7pm at Church of the Nazarene (960 Johnson Road, Fremont). Funeral service will be Friday 11:30am at the church.

Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont in charge of arrangements.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Services

Visitation

Church of the Nazarene

960 Johnson Road

Fremont, NE, 68025

March 7, 2019

3:00pm to 7:00pm

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Visitation

Church of the Nazarene

960 Johnson Road

Fremont, NE, 68025

March 7, 2019

Family present 5-7pm

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Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Church of the Nazarene

960 Johnson Road

Fremont, NE, 68025

March 8, 2019

11:30 AM

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Condolences (7)

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Annie Sciaraffo Freehold, NJ March 8, 2019
"Loree - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how difficult this is. I enjoyed spending time with Mon when she visited N.J. I enjoyed her spunk and quick wit. She will be missed."
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Don bunn Fremont, NE March 7, 2019
"Sorry for your loss . She was a kind lady .miss them after they moved"
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Larry W. Campbell Sioux Falls, SD March 7, 2019
"I knew her as a wonderful woman and very proud of her kids and Bob. Never shy to tell you like it is! Rest in Peace"
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