Janice Elaine Ward Obituary
The memory of Janice Elaine Ward of Merrill, Michigan, who passed away on February 6, 2026 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth Srodes and Dorothy Srodes (Smith); her son Larry Ward; and her siblings, Nancy Srodes-Olson, Ed Srodes, Paul Srodes and David Srodes.
She is survived by: her significant other Ray "Roy" Ward; her children, Roy Ward (Tammy), Victor Ward (Janni) and Theresa Ward; her grandchildren, Kasandra Washburn (Larry), Alesha Bethke (James) and Kory Rocheleau (Willy); her great grandchildren, Ava Bethke, Taylor Bethke, Karlie Bethke, Husdon Washburn and Ella Rocheleau; and her in-laws, Helen Srodes, Richard Ward (Irene), Charles Ward (Kathy), Kenneth Ward (Phyllis), Douglas Ward (Char) and Marie VanDeausen (Ken). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Heartland Hospice or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the wishes of the family online at http://www.skorupskis.com.
