Janice Utter
On Thursday (July 14, 2011), God called
his angel, Janice A. Utter, home from Newton Medical Center.
Janice was born on Oct. 19, 1951, in
Penn Yan, N.Y., to Percy and Audrey Hudson.
Janice was married to Dale S. Utter on
April 12, 1980, in Hammondsport, N.Y. They were married for 31 years,
and he survives in their home.
Janice was a CNA and activity director
with Kidron Bethel in Newton and West-view Manor in Peabody. Janice
was known as "Ma" to many but especially to her three
grandsons: Ashton, Kaiden and Logan. They will deeply miss her love
and attention, as will all of those whose lives she touched through
the years.
She is survived by her husband, Dale of
Walton; daughter, Aileen Myers of Newton; son, Chris Utter and wife,
Crystal, of Walton; and brothers, Ernie Hudson of Newton and Richard
Hudson of Penn Yan, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Percy Hudson and Audrey King; and brother, Bruce Hudson.
To celebrate Janice's life, the family
will have a public visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Petersen
Funeral Home in Newton. The family will be present from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. to reach out to the many friends of Janice and Dale. A memorial
service will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Dyck Arboretum of the
Plains, 177 West Hickory St. in Hesston.
1951 - 2011 (59 years)