Janice Lee Longenecker

anice Lee Longenecker, age 65, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in the comfort of her family’s presence.

She was born August 13, 1953 in Niles, Michigan, the youngest of four children.

Janice raised her grandchildren, Alexis and Randy. They were her pride and joy.  She was a hard worker.  She loved the kids at school where she worked as a cook.  She also missed the crew she worked with at Rite-Aid.  Many remember her from the former Bonnie and Clyde’s Restaurant.

Janice will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Jami Cabana of Cassopolis; one son, Chad Cabana of Edwardsburg; grandchildren, Jessica Frucci of Buchanan, Alexis Kirk, Randy Kirk, Taylor Baker, Victoria Baker, all of Cassopolis, Breanna Slaughter, Montana Crabtree, both of Niles; one sister, Esther (Harold) Trimble; one brother, Marvin (Kay) Ross; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Tracy Baker; and one brother, John Thoendel, Sr.

Family and friends will gather Friday, November 16, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in American Legion Post 365, 25751 US 12, Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112.

The family prefers contributions be made in Janice’s memory payable to Wagner Family Funerals, 202 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 to help defray expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.  Please share a memory or a message online.