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Janice Rathfelder Obituary
Fremont - Janice Gayle Rathfelder, 67, of Fremont, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was born on July 26, 1951 in Merced, CA to Rev. Dwight and Opal (Hill) Smithhart.
Janice was in the 1969 graduating class of Merced High School. She was employed as a Heath Coach for EZ Fitness. In her free time, she loved to read, play cards and different board games. She enjoyed spending time gardening, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
On August 2, 1969, Janice married Gary Rathfelder in Merced, CA; he survives. Also surviving Janice is her daughter, Michelle Rathfelder of Fremont; grandsons, Troy, James & Aaron Rathfelder; and sisters, Carol (Dave) Martin, Judith (Bill) Barrett, and Sandy (Joe) Pacheco.
She is preceded in death by her son, Michael J. Rathfelder who passed away in 2015.
Visitation will be held at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. where Funeral Services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Forrest Kirchenbauer will officiate. Burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to ProMedica Hospice of Memorial Hospital.
To send an online condolence, visit: www.hermanfh.com
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Scott & Renee' Rathfelder
March 28, 2019
We are so sorry to hear about Janice. She always had a Smile on her face and Kind Words to say. I, will always remember giggling with her about being the "Rathfelder Voice Messenger" and the different Colors we would like to change our hair to. She will Truly be missed. Remember ALL the Wonderful Memories She is leaving Us with. You all are in Our Prayers & Thoughts through this difficult time.
Bob & Pam Rahm
March 25, 2019
Heartfelt prayers. Such a warm loving cousin. Just getting into exploring genealogy on our family and she was so excited about it and ready to share it with me. Gone to soon. Warm memories.
Dawn Vandergrift
March 25, 2019
Sending positive thoughts and prayers for the family.
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