Died Monday October 31, 2016 at the Hooper Care Center
Janice was born April 25, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA. to Willis and Ruth 'Stewart' Wheatley. The family moved back to Nebraska when she was 3 weeks old. She was raised in several different communities until settling down in Uehling. Janice graduated from Uehling High School in 1956 and enrolled in beauty school. She married Norman Petersen in 1958 and together they had 3 children. Janice operated a beauty salon for a few years, then was a stay at home mom until the early 1970's when she went to work at Logan View High School. Janice married Hershel Nuzum on June 13, 1980. The coupled moved to western Nebraska for a short time, returning to live in Hooper. Janice worked at the Dodge County Courthouse as a custodian then for the Fremont Public Schools as a bus aid, retiring in 2014.
Janice had many hobbies, among them was collecting dolls and making clothes for them. She also loved crafts, antiques, quilting and was very involved with genealogy.
Survivors:
Husband Hershel of Hooper
Daughter Brenda (husband Gary) Wheeler of Hooper
Sons Bradley (wife MaryAnn) Petersen of Herman
Barry Petersen of Uehling
Step-daughters Cindy (husband Delwin) Gustafson of Waukee, IA.
Vicky Nuzum of Houston, TX.
Step-son Rodney (wife Monique) Nuzum of Vancouver, WA.
Many grand and great grandchildren
Sister Mona (husband Lyle) Thielfoldt of Mission, TX.
Brothers Willis C. (wife Jean) Wheatley of Apache Junction, AZ.
Joe (wife Debbie) Wheatley of Allyn, WA.
Janice was preceded in death by a sister Betty Strand and brother Leo Wheatley.
The funeral will be 10:30am Saturday at Elim Lutheran Church at Swaburg. The Rev. Judith Johnson will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the Hooper Care Center. Burial will be in the Baptist Cemetery south of Uehling. Visitation will be on Friday from 4pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(5)
Susie Swanson
Lincoln, NE Friday, November 4, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We enjoyed our visits with Janice.Jim and Susie (Gustafson) Swanson
Jeff & Laurie Forsberg
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 3, 2016 Barry & Molly,We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother/Grandmother; please know that you are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Jeff & Laurie Forsberg
Einar & Kay Anderson
Tucson, AZ Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Thoughts & prayers to all of Janice's family. Janice was my "best friend" all thru grade school & high school & was like a sister to me. We shared so much. It saddened us so much to hear of her passing. Our hearts reach out to all the family. RIP sweet friend.Sheri & Dave McArdle
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 2, 2016 So sorry for your loss. Janice was a super lady. Our prayers are with you and your family.Melissa (Nickens) Harris
Omaha, NE Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Brenda and Family: So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. When I still lived in Uehling, she was a blessing to me. She helped me through a terribly difficult time. I will always appreciate and treasure all she did.Blessings to the entire Family
Melissa, Kevin and Ruth Nickens