Janice was born in Alexandria, MN on July 5, 1921 to Wilbur and Edna Hardy. She attended public school in Alexandria, graduating in 1939. She graduated from teacher’s training in Alexandria in 1940. She taught in rural schools in Douglas County, Minnesota.
Janice was united in marriage to Fred W. Mitchell on August 15, 1942. Three children were born to this union: James (Clarice) Mitchell, Judy (Richard) Anderson, and Thomas (Paula) Mitchell. Also surviving are grandchildren: Carolyn (Bryan) Boroughs, Douglas (Mandy) Mitchell, Jill (Douglas) Schober, Kay (Phil) Norris, Kent (Stephanie) Anderson, Trevor, Tedra, and Teague Mitchell; great grandchildren: Melissa (Brandon) Ramage, Amber (Brett) Barry, Jenna (John) Simon, Weston and Hayden Norris, Wyatt and Sawyer Anderson, and Landon Mitchell; great-great grandson, Carlisle Ramage; and siblings: Will (Nancy) Hardy, Marilyn (Keith) Wilson, and Joe Hardy.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Fred; parents; and three sisters.
Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Service on Saturday, March 12, in Carlos Town Hall, 210 Victoria Ave, Carlos, MN.
Interment will take place in Carlos Prairie Cemetery.
Please leave a memory of Janice or words of support for the family at www.bellbrothersfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Bell Brothers Funeral Home, Duluth, MN.
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