Janice Louise (Mathews) Fox

Janice Louise Fox, 52, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Saturday morning, September 6, 2014.  Janice was born on August 4, 1962 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin the daughter of Forrest and Lovina (Hedrington) Mathews.

Janice leaves to celebrate her memory: Mother, Lovina Mathews, Centuria, husband, Merlin Fox, St. Croix Falls, daughter, Tiffany (Erik) Anderson, Dresser, son, Ricky (Nellie) Fox, Balsam Lake, grandchildren: Skyler Fox, Forrest Anderson, Aiden Anderson, Caleb Berggren, Gabriel Anderson, Isaac Fox and George Anderson, siblings: Rita (Terry) Sullivan, Barron, Steve (Marlene) Mathews, Cameron, Sally (Wes) Christiansen, Centuria and Sharon (Harvey) Christensen, New Richmond, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Mathews and her brother, Gary Mathews.

Above all else, Janice loved her family.  Merlin was her first and only love.  She loved her children Ricky and Tiffany with all of her heart and would do anything for them and to protect them.  Her pride and joy were her grandsons.  Those little boys meant the whole world to her.  Janice was an avid fisherman.  Janice and Merlin fished many tournaments together.  She was a great Packer fan and now has the best seat in the house.  She loved music and chose the music for her own funeral.  Her favorite memories were camping with her family, going to county music fests, and eating ice cream and licorice.  Janice was a hard worker.  Together, Janice and Merlin built a very success business at the Fox Den.  She was willing to help anyone at any time.  She always had a great attitude even when she was so sick.  She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.  Janice will be missed dearly by family and friends.

A Celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake.  The family will greet visitors at the church from 11:00 A.M. until the service at 3:00 P.M.

Janice will be laid to rest at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery near Centuria following the service.  The family invites their guests to join them back at the church for fellowship and a light lunch following the cemetery service.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

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