Janice Johnson, age 70, of Brookings, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, in Sioux Falls.  No local services will be held.  She will be buried next to family in Wisconsin.  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Janice Lorraine Johnson was born May 16, 1949, to Otto and Myrtle (Hjelmhaug) Hove in Fosston, Minnesota.  She grew up on a farm near Gully, MN, and went to a one room school house.  Janice loved animals and was active in 4-H.  After high school, she attended St. Luke's Nursing School in Duluth, MN. Janice graduated as an LPN.

Janice raised three children and was an amazing mom. She worked for many years in home health care.  She also worked for two nursing homes.  Janice retired several years ago due to health reasons.

Janice continued her love for 4-H where she enjoyed teaching home environment, beef, and woodworking.  She even won the East Polk County radio speaking contest.  Along with 4-H, Janice also enjoyed painting, spending time with her beloved family and grandchildren, her dogs, watching the birds, shopping, and watching medical and police shows.

Survivors include her three children; Tonya (Todd) Koehler, Shawn (Christine) Johnson, and Jennifer (Steve) Wernisch; grandchildren, Taylor Koehler, Tristin (Brandon) Roberts, Ariel Czlapinski, Austin Czlapinski, Abigail Czlapinkski, Jayden Wernisch, and Erica Johnson; brother Ken (Roxy) Hove; ex-husband/friend, Rodney (Nancy) Johnson, along with many nieces and nephews, and many friends and family who were touched by God's most beautiful soul. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Sophie.  Janice was preceded in death by her parents; stillborn sister, Karen; and beloved dog, Sadie.