Janice Elaine White Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Janice Elaine White in Springfield, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 15, 2026 at the age of 78. 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, Russell Klehm and Eileen Klehm (Moranville); her son James; her siblings, Kenneth Klehm, Karen Inman and Marlyn Branam; and her brother-in-law John Branam.

She is survived by: her husband Bob White; her sister Sandra Speer; her daughter Christina Essick (Curtis Essick) of Chadwick, MO; her grandchildren, Aaron White (Jenna), Makalie Dean (Jesse Dean) of Ozark and Tessa Nelson (David Nelson); and her great grandchild Emily. She is also survived by one great-grandson due in May 2026; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to GYNCA, GYN Cancers Alliance in Springfield, Missouri, at https://www.gynca.org.