Janice L. Johnson

Janice L. Johnson obituary, West Allis, WI

Janice L. Johnson

Janice Johnson Obituary

Visit the Cremation Society of Milwaukee - West Allis website to view the full obituary.

Johnson, Janice L., joined her parents, Harry and Eleanor Sliwinski, when she entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 88.

Beloved wife of the late Norman L. Johnson; loving mother of Dawn Pistiner (Larry), the late Richard Tarantino (Kristi), Gloria Kurczewski (Robert), Michael Johnson (Lisa), and adopted mother of Denise Besting (Mark); proud grandma of 9 grandchildren: Scott Wendlandt (Jill), Nicholas Tarantino, Justin Tarantino, Lindsey Tarantino, Brandon Kurczewski (Ashley), Jake Kurczewski (Jamie Fujinaka), Austin Riche, Nolan Johnson, Carlie Johnson and 7 great-grandchildren; and further survived by her sister, Gloria Gardner (Jim); along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was proceeded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Janice was the Matriarch of her family and nothing was more important to her. She lived in Cudahy for over 45 years and met many amazing friends along the way. Many of the friends she met at Andrea's Restaurant she considered family.

The family will hold a private graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of her favorite charities (even though there are so many):

ASPCA and The Wounded Warriors Project

A Celebration of Life will be determined at a later date.

Cremation Society of Milwaukee - West Allis

2729 S. 108th Street, West Allis, WI 53227

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