Janice M. Close was born in Muskegon on October 23, 1951 and passed away on November 11, 2012. Janice was a loving mother to her family and is survived by, Frances (Noah), Matt, Danielle and Brian; siblings, Linda (Ozzy), Michelle (Tim), Michael (Cheryl), Stephen (Lori), Peggy (Earl), Karen, Richard (Deb); her step-mother, Dyanna Close along with her beloved dog, Patches. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Richard F. and Frances E. (Gelderloos) Close and her sister, Theresa. According to her wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held. Please join her family from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Community Center in Egelcraft Mobile Home Park on Arrowhead Drive.