Janice Eilene Peterson

Janice Eilene Peterson of LeRoy passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 31, 1947, in Cadillac to Lloyd Cameron and Jennie Ellen (Jensen) Cool. Janice graduated from Tustin High School in 1965 and attended Ferris State University for two years. She attended the Tustin Covenant Church in Tustin. Janice worked various jobs throughout her life and later spent 16 years with Pine River Area Schools, retiring in 2002—a job that kept her close to home and her family. Deeply rooted in her community, Janice volunteered with the Pine River Area Historical Society and was proud to serve as a local historian for the Tustin area. She loved playing euchre and pedro and was affectionately known as the family “Card Shark.” Janice also enjoyed being outside—gardening, going for Sunday drives, golfing with Pete, and watching her grandkid’s activities. She and Pete traveled often together, especially in retirement, and some of their most cherished memories were on family trips. Whitewater rafting adventures with her kids were a particular highlight. On June 18, 1966, she married Peter R. Peterson, who survives her. Also surviving are their children: Jane (Luke) Porath of Traverse City, John (Chrissy) Peterson, and Paul (Michelle) Peterson, all of LeRoy; grandchildren: Kyle, Emma, Foster, Jackson, and Calvin; Veronica, Peter; Bailee, Kaiden and Ellie; siblings: Roger Cool and Bruce “Skip” (Diane) Cool; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Alice Cool, Doris Jenter, Lois Wengel, Ron Cool, and Phyllis Cool. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Tustin Covenant Church, officiated by Pastor Will Markham. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00–7:00 PM at Peterson Funeral & Cremation Services in Cadillac, and again at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Janice will be laid to rest at Maple Hill Cemetery in LeRoy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pine River Area Historical Society or the Tustin Community Library. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Janice Eilene Peterson

January 31, 1947 - April 23, 2025