Janice "Migizimiigwansikwe" Shalifoe's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2025 in Ishpeming, Michigan

Janice "Migizimiigwansikwe" Shalifoe

September 26, 1940 - June 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Ishpeming, Michigan

Janice "Migizimiigwansikwe" Shalifoe's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2025 in Ishpeming, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home

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Janice "Migizimiigwansikwe" Shalifoe

September 26, 1940 - June 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Ishpeming, Michigan

Janice Shalifoe Obituary

We bid farewell to Janice Shalifoe of Ishpeming, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 12, 2025 at the age of 84. Janice touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janice Shalifoe to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Shalifoe and Sarah Whetung. She is survived by: her siblings, Frederick Shelifoe (Peggy), Daniel Shelafoe (JoAnn), Marilyn Loonsfoot (Charles) and Virginia Jermac; her children, Emily Jean Halverson, Helen Marie Halverson and Jean Jokinen; her grandson-in-law Theodore "Bear" John; her great grandchild Amari Anthony Gibson; her children, Janice Halverson, Paul Halverson and Colin Van; her grandchildren, Joshua Eagle, Anthony Eagle, Nicole Eagle, Shawnee John, Chalsea Smith, Ethan Halverson, Sage Halverson, Sheila Halverson, Sheena Davis, Alyssa Van, Joan Van, Autumn Van and Jaxon Van; and her siblings, Richard Shalifoe (Gloria), Theodore Shalifoe, Matthew Shalifoe (Nancy), Cecelia "Babe" Miller (Dale) and Donald Shalifoe. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A wake will be held on Sunday, June 15th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bjork Funeral Home (400 N 3rd St, Ishpeming, MI 49849). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Janice's goFundme at https://gofund.me. in Janice's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home



Sun

June 15

Wake

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bjork Funeral Home
400 N 3rd St, Ishpeming, MI 49849

Mon

June 16

Celebration of life

9:00 AM

Bjork Funeral Home
400 N 3rd St, Ishpeming, MI 49849

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