Janice Irene Vickers

Janice Irene Vickers age 76 of Hastings, passed away June 13, 2013 at her residence.

She was born November 24, 1936 in the Detroit area the daughter of Roderick and Dorothy (Roberts) Kilmer. Janice graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1954.

She married Terrence Vickers on May 26, 1956.

Janice worked as a short order cook for ten years at Gene & Joe's/Kow Patties in Middleville (now known as Champs). She also helped her husband in his business, Vic's Repair Service for 27 years. After retiring from their business she worked for Hertz Rental and as a carrier service for Fifth Third Bank.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, Terrence Vickers and brother, Bill Kilmer.

Janice is survived by her children: Pat Miller (Bill Castle) of Chicago, Dennis (Mary) Vickers of Grand Rapids, Donald (Denise) Vickers of Dutton, grandchildren: Shannon (Carl) Olson of Hastings, Roy (Colleen) Miller of Grand Rapids, Thomas Miller (Jena Johnson) of Chicago, Michelle Miller (James Sluss) of Hastings, Jeffrey, Gregory, Derek and David Vickers of Dutton and Timothy Vickers of Grand Rapids, great grandchildren: Bret Lawrence, Dylan Lawrence, Kassidi Olson, Keegan Olson, Hunter Piper, Easton Piper and Jaxon Miller, siblings, Kathy (Bob) Lake, Mike (Kim) Kilmer, sister-in-laws, Karen Kilmer and Sharon (Frank) Winans, and brother-in-law, Tom Vickers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, 1230 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Bob King Park, (Tangletown) in Hastings from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm.