Janice Rae (Buchanan) Pease, 79 of Adams, WI, passed away at home unexpectedly, on December 2, 2016.
Janice’s Celebration of Life will be at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Thursday, December 8th, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00.
Janice was born to Archie and Rachel Buchanan in Arlington, WI. She attended school in Lodi, WI and graduated there in 1955. She married Lonnie Pease in 1956. While in Lodi Lonnie and Jan celebrated the births of 4 Children, Penny Maleski, Holly Manthey (Bruce Kuba), Rick Pease, Scott (Becky) Pease. In 1969 the Pease family moved to Adams County following a tragic accident where Lonnie’s father and step mother lost their lives (Bert/Anna Pease). Her children have all continued to live and raise their families in this place they call home, Adams-Friendship.
The family embraced the community of Adams-Friendship and Jan went to work at Kob’s Shoe Store. Several years later Jan then took a job at Moundview Memorial Hospital in the Medical Records Department. She advocated and chartered the Clerical Union there to protect her fellow employees and was most proud of that accomplishment. Following her employment at the hospital, she went to work for the Adams-Friendship School system part time. Jan enjoyed her “retirement” and loved working with the kids. She was a “super fan” of the Green and White, and spent countless hours with Lonnie cheering on her children and grandchildren, Christopher (Nichol) Manthey, Plover,WI Jeremy John Manthey, Kissimmee, FL, Benjamin Pease, Adams, WI, Michael Pease, Adams, WI, Hannah Pease, Platteville, WI, and Erin Pease, Adams, WI from the bleachers. She also spent “special time” with her special needs grandson Brett Pease, Adams, WI. Her great grandchildren Christian Manthey and Sam Manthey were part of her everyday joy. Her patience and love for her children and grandchildren and large extended family was unmatched, she was always giving and always there for them.
She loved camping with the family, and was a 37 year attendee at the Hodag Country Festival. She was also an excellent seamstress. She and her neighbor, Brownie Giessel crafted over 100 costumes over the years. She also made beautiful dresses for her two granddaughters’ special occasions. She taught her children the joy of volunteering and the importance of giving back. Her and Lonnie spent hours in the summer going to garage sales to collect stuffed animals for the Easton-White Creek Lions Easter Egg Hunt, and antiques for her resale booth in Minoqua. Jan and Lonnie traveled Wisconsin visiting her relatives the past few years and was always putting others first. Whatever it be, mending, cheering, cooking, loving, she did it best for all of us. This past summer they decided to open their hearts to a little dog named Sammy, he brought such joy to them both and will be Lonnie’s buddy now. Lonnie and Jan celebrated 60 years of marriage on December 1, 2016 by taking part in the Holiday Parade with friends and family, this was a day of much joy for them both and now gives the family comfort.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Rachel Buchanan, brothers James (JoAnn) Buchanan, Loren (Kaye) Buchanan, and sister Carol (Kearney) Ripp. Sons- in- law, Gary Maleski & Gene Manthey and brother-in-law, Emil “Mike” Wenger.
She is further survived by her two sisters, Norma Wenger & Barbara (Gary) Downing; two sisters-in-law, JoAnn & Kaye Buchanan and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
The family would like to thank the U.W. Carbone Cancer Center, the Lifestar Team, the Adams Fire Department Team, the Moundview Memorial Team, her extended Hodag family, and the community for the outpouring of love and support. www.roseberrys.com
Condolences to the Pease family
To the Pease Family, You have our deepest sympathies at this most difficult time. Always remember that Jan loved you very much and she will always be a part of you. She was a one of a kind and will be missed dearly.
Lonnie, Rick and Scott,
I am so sorry to hear about Jan. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Jan was one of a kind, we always enjoyed seeing her and Lonnie at games over the years, always giving encouragement to their grand children, never missing a game. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
To Lonnie and all family members, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Jan. She was an extremely creative and talented woman, and such love for family ! Our condolences to the family…….God Bless, Jack and Brenda Allen and family
So sorry for your loss, Jan was a great lady!
My deepest condolences to the Pease family. I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Lonnie & Family, Adams Co. lost a special person. Jan was a wonderful person, and she gave life, a run for her money. Please know, that we will be thinking of her, and praying for her family. The Lord’s Blessing to all.
Sorry for your loss of a special lady with a big heart who was always willing to dive in and help out or cheer for the team! I remember working with her at the hospital! Treasure the memories and embrace the support of family and friends during this time of change, she may be gone, but never far from your heart!
Lonnie, Penny and all the “Pease in the Pod” – my thoughts are with you as are so many wonderful memories. You are an amazing family and that is a tribute to Jan. I know you will all take care of each other and continue to make her proud.
With Love, Carol
Our deepest sympathy to Lonnie and the entire Pease family.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kurt & Katie Wagner
My deepest and most sincere sympathy to the Pease family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May she Rest In Peace.
Lonny,Penny,Holly,Rick,Scott and all Jans family & friends. Our deepest sympathy & prayers for you at this time of your loss. We have lost a great loving, caring, & talented lady. So many will miss JAN she was always there to encourage, give helpful advice or just greet you with a smile & warm greeting. Jan will never be forgotten Our loss is Gods gain. God Bless
Lonnie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Jan was an angel on earth. She always had a smile on her face. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.
May thoughts and prayers are with the Pease Family at this time . ” Mrs. Pease” will always be remembered by me . Thank you Jan for your wisdom .
LONNIE/FAMILY..
My sincere sympathy to ALL of you at this time of your loss.Words are not enough at times like this,BUT the community will surround you with LOVE and THANKS for all Jan did.Having known Lonnie/Jan from the hospital when they were both there the year I was evening supervisor,THEY were BOTH WONDERFUL people!! May God give you peace and love.
Thoughts, prayers and sympathy to the entire family. She was always delighted to come to the daycare to pick-up her Grandchildren. Heaven has gained a special angel.
Lonnie, Penny, Holly,Rick & Scott
Thinking of you in these difficult times. She was a strong and courageous Lady. She will be dearly missed.
So sorry to hear of her passing. What a wonderful lady she was! Prayers are with you all.
May the wonderful memories of such a great lady help you all in this sad time.
Thinking of you all..
To the Pease Family,
You are all in our thoughts. Keep the fun times close they will help in this time. Jan was a wonderful Lady with a terrific family.
To Lonnie & Family,
Our sympathy to your family in the loss of this great lady. Her love and caring extended to her family and the whole community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may your wonderful memories help you through this sad time.
Lonnie, Penny, Holly,Rick, Scott My deepest condolences in the passing of your.. dear Jan. She was quite a gal. Thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Rick, Scott and Becky,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a huge Green Devil fan. My thoughts and prayers to all the family
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Pease family.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Remember all of the wonderful times you had with such an extraordinary person.
Thoughts and prayers are sent your way during this difficult time. Jan will be remembered by how she touched so many lives and really made a difference in this community. We will all miss her energy, enthusiasm and love for her family and the sporting teams that became like family.
Lonnie and Family! so sorry to hear about Jan passing . She was a wonderful lady! Take care!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Our deepest condolences to the Pease family in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies are with the Pease family. Always treasure all the memories that you have made over the years.
Lonny, Holly, Penny, Rick, Scott and Families—-My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Please know that I have many fond memories of your mom from Co-op and Bunker Ford softball games when I was growing up, and as an adult since teaching at AFE. She always had a smile on her face, and a positive comment for everyone. Her loss will be felt by many.
My condolences and prayers to the entire family. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to the family.
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Pease family. Jan was a very special lady and will be greatly missed.
To Jan’s family. I send my heart felt condolences to all of you. Cherish the memories you have with her. She shall be missed by many people in the community. May God Bless each and everyone during your grieving and after.
Losing your Mother is to lose a close and loyal friend who has known and loved you all your life. So sorry for your loss. She was a super lady. She will be missed.
Lonnie and family, so sorry for your sudden loss of Jan. She was a special lady who I enjoyed working with for many years. May she find happiness and you find comfort. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending prayers for comfort. Thinking of all of you as you cherish the moments and memories with this amazing woman! My first memories of Jan were from meeting her at work at Adams County Memorial Hospital. I have many years of memories with Jan as she mentored me and laughed with me. This amazing woman shaped me in such a positive way. Her impact on so many is a wonderful legacy. I will miss her.
Dearest Pease Family, Condolences from our family to a yours. Jan was an amazing role model; as a giving, caring, & loving person who only had kind words to everyone whose life she has touched. Our loss is truly Heavens’ gain! Her smile will always be imprinted on your hearts and our Adams County Community. The Daniel DeFosse, Sr. Family
May you all be blessed with wonderful memories of her. Prayers and thoughts with all of you.
When I think of pillars or bulwarks in our community, Jan and Lonnie are on the top of the list. Sincere love, hugs and condolences to all, especially Rick, Scott, Lonnie, Penny, Holly, Jeremy, Chris, and Ben.
Sorry for your loss. Our sympathies to all the families.
Our family has yours in our hearts & prayers! What a wonderful woman, basketball games will not be the same without her in our section routing on our team!! She will be greatly missed by all in the community!
Lonnie,
Holly,Penny,Rick,and Scott
I am sorry for your loss . She was a wonderful lady and full life. Pray that GOD grant you peace and comfort
Penny and family. Sorry to hear about your mom. Your family will be in my prayers.
Dear Lonnie,Penny Holly,Rick,Scott and Families,
What a wonderful loving woman that you have had in your lives… She was so much fun and always caring. I remember when you all were camping out at Castle Rock Park and the fun we had with those HUGE pants Jan would hang on the line at your camp site whever you camped. They were a riot. I think her and Ernelle must be sitting around Heavens Campsite talking over all the many fun times we all had. You can rest assured that God said “A job well done.”
My deepest sympathy
You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Thank you Grandma Pease for being the daycare adopted “Grandma”. Gone but not forgotten
My condolences to the Pease family. Jan was a great person and always a good time. May your memories bring you peace through this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. What a great example she was, as all of your family are so giving as well. May you find peace.
Lonnie, Rick, Holly, Penny and Scott. So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful happy lady who lived a great life. Treasure her memories. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
So sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, grandma, and friend. Prayers and hugs to all
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Pease family. God’s comfort~
You have my sympathy. Your in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace.
So sorry to hear this Penny. You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray God gives you strength to get through this difficult time.
My sympathy to Lonnie and all of the Pease family. I know how dearly she will be missed by you all. They can all have a Hodag reunion in Heaven now.
I recently stopped to see your parents on a visit to AF. We had a wonderful visit and during our conversation Jan told me if the good Lord took her at that moment she would die a happy woman. Thankful for a long life, a loving husband and a family she loved dearly. I hope you find comfort knowing this.
My deepest sympathy Pease family. You and this community have lost one of our favorite people. Whenever I talked with Jan she would never forget to mention something wonderful about her family, she loved you all so much! God bless.
Hugs and prayers to all of you. It was wonderful to see her so happy in the parade. She was a wonderful and kind lady!!!
Sending prayers and hugs to all of you. It was wonderful to see her so happy in the parade. She was a wonderful and kind lady.
Jan was a wonderful lady with a ready smile. She was full of life and laughter, and we are better for knowing her.
The entire Pease family has our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jan was a wonderful lady with a ready smile. She was full of life and laughter, and we are better for knowing her!
Sending our deepest condolences to the Pease family during this difficult time.
I met Jan and Lonnie when I first started working at the high school almost 14 years ago. Our community has lost a special lady. Your family is in my prayers.
Lonnie and family. We were so sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Jan was a special person to us. We will miss her at Hodag and Lion’s gatherings. Her smile will forever be in our hearts.
Sorry to hear about Jan….will miss her at the basketball games.
My deepest sympathy to Lonnie, Penny, Holly, Rick, and Scott. The loss of a parent is never easy as they we’re the one who was always there for you with unconditional love. So many great memories I have!!! I was honored to have worked with her for so many years; she taught me a lot about life. No doubt about how proud she was of all her children and grandchildren. Rest in peace Janny Mae. Hugs and peace to all.
So sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. One of my many memories I have of Jan, is how much fun it was back in the day camping with Jan, Brownie, Ernelle and the whole group. We had so much fun. She was truly a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in your loss.
Leo & family
Sorry for your loss, who knew she would follow Brownie so soon.
Lonnie & family…..thanks for sharing Jan with me …..she was a wonderful friend and gave me hope and love during some of the most difficult days of my life….each time I talked with her she always said she was so blessed….we should all take a lesson from her and appreciate what we have!!
So very sad to hear..she will be missed by many. Hugs & prayers to you all.
I hope the vibes are being sent through the air and by God. Your family has provided so much for ours and others without being noticed and being noticed? . Jan and Lonnie gave us Penny to caretake Tom his final 5 years, knowing Janice filled in when needed. A family truly filling to do many people’s needs on demand. May the grandchildren continue her legacy of care for warmth and life! These days ahead will not comfort quickly, but memories will last forever. Love to the Peases family. Hugs to all.
My deepest sympathy to all of Jan’s family!!! She was a special person who loved everyone!!! It was so nice to see her in the Christmas Parade and she looked so wonderful!!, she will be an excellent angel in heaven!!!!
My deepest condolences sent to the Pease family in this difficult time. May you be able to live in the great moments that each of you have had with this AMAZING woman!
Love
Sorry for your loss of this great woman. Love you Holly,Rick,Penny,and Scott.
I am so sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. She was such a giving person to her family, friends and community. She will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family and to all the lives she touched.
So sorry for your loss. She was a very Lovely lady and will be missed by all.
So Sorry for your loss. My mom thought a lot of her. You have my sympathy.
So very sorry for your loss. She was such a great woman and will be missed by many. You are so fortunate to such a loving and supportive family to help you all make it through this tough time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Can’t help but imagine Jan and Brownie up there, costuming for Heavens Christmas Pageant!
My deepest sympathy, Lonnie, and to your family. Jan was a special person. I enjoyed working with her in Medical Records. I remember a lot of bowling talk went on between her and Rona. May God bless your memories.
So very sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pease family so sorry for your loss, she was a great friend and neighbor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss. She will be remembered for all she has done.
Lonnie and family,
Sorry to hear of Jan’s unexpected passing. She will be missed by the entire community that she faithfully served for so many years, in so many ways. She was a dedicated Devil fan (both green and blue) and we will miss seeing her at all of the games. RIP Jan, say hi to Brownie.
We are praying for all of you. She was a great lady!
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
To the Pease Family, I am very sorry for your loss and Penny and Holly just call me if I can help in any way, hugs to you and a prayer for your families.
Lonnie and family, so sorry for your loss. Jan was a wonderful part of the community. She will be missed greatly. Also will miss people watching with her at Hodag. We had a lot of good laughs doing that. Our thoughts are with you at this time!
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have many memories from childhood of being at your house with my grandpa. Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss, your family are in my prayers. .
“Grandma” Pease was always so kind to our family and the extended family of daycare kids. We will miss seeing her at sporting events. The Pease family is in our thoughts and prayers.
With the deepest sympathy to all of the Pease family from all of our family. Such a lady will be missed by all who knew her.
To the entire Pease family we are saddened by the loss of Jan. Jan was a special, caring, giving, loving person to everyone she met. She will greatly be missed by her family and the entire community. R.I.P Janny Mae.
So sorry for friends and family.She will be missed by everyone in the community.
Lonnie and family sorry for your loss.
Rick, Scott, Becky-
So sorry for your loss, our prayers and sympathy to each of you and your family.
I am so sorry for your families loss. Sending prayers and hugs.
We are so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in each other. Sharing your memories will keep her in your hearts forever. Peace to you all.
So sorry for your families loss
So sorry for your loss our sympathy to the family.
Lonnie and family so sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. She was a very special lady. And will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To LONNIE and all family and many friends of JAN there are just not the right words to properly express how sorry we were to hear about about Jan. May God and the love of your beautiful family console you all at this time. Take care of yourself Lonnie and please know you have many classmate friends who are always just a phone call away.
The loss of a Mother can never be replaced but the love of a Mother can never be lost. hold each other close and share your memories. Jan was so proud of her family. she was a great supporter of Adams County. Jan will be missed. we are so lucky to have known her. again so sorry on your loss.
Our community has lost a great person but I know she has past on those wonderful values to her family. I will miss seeing her!
The community lost a very special lady.. Deepest Sympathy to the family.
To the Janice Pease Family, Prayers are with you all as you mourne the loss of this extraordinary woman. Mourne her loss but celebrate a life very well lived!
We are so sorry for your families loss. Jan was a very special person who we will miss seeing at all the community & sporting events! Our thoughts, prayers and hugs all with all of you!
What an extraordinary lady who passed on her legacy of love and giving to her family and all who knew her. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take comfort in a life beautifully lived and reams of memories shared.