Janice Mae Gifford Obituary

We announce the death of Janice Mae Gifford of Mott, North Dakota, who passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 89. Janice will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janice Mae Gifford to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Francis and Regina Mary Swindler (Meyer); her former husband John Bernard "Jack" Gifford; her husband James H. Geiger; her sons, Jonathan and James Gifford; her siblings, Marion Swindler (Ramona), Ronald Swindler (Jan) and Shirley Swindler; her brother-in-law Ray Bieber; and her niece Yvonne Swindler Hughes (Clive Kuppler).

She is survived by: her family, Marca, Jonathan and James; her children, Jodi Olson of Mott and Marca Kassera (Jim) of Ellsworth, WI; her grandchildren, Kristen Olson of Mott, Devin Olson (Crystal) of Mott, Sondra Bullinger (Josh) of Mott, Lance Olson (Cameo) of Mott and Caitlyn Olson of Mott; her great grandchildren, Jack Manolovits, Carter, Anastasia and Adriana Forster; her grandchildren, Hailee (Ryan Doe), Ethan Olson, Abigayle, Gabriel Bullinger, Daquiri, Maddex, Elladine Olson, Ava, Janice, Noelle Qualls and Truth Olson; her sister Bonnie Bieber; and her brother-in-law Jeff Williams. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.