Janice Ann Ehmen, 82, of Melvin passed away at 12:11 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2022 at her home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022 at St. Peter's Free Lutheran Church, 100 E. 3rd, Melvin with Pastor Micah Klemme. Burial will follow in Melvin Cemetery, Melvin.

Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at St. Peter's Free Lutheran Church, Melvin and also 10:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Janice was born January 24, 1940 the daughter of Walter and Loretta Raymon Bachman. She married Delmar E. Ehmen January 24, 1960 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Melvin. He preceded her in death January 29, 2016.

She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Scott) Franzen of Royal; two sons, Robert (Debbie) Ehmen of Melvin, Duane (Mindy) Ehmen of Gilman; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer (Beau) Acton, Kahlee (Bob) Jones, Jacqui (Andy) Rausch, Shelby (Albert) Nelsen, Cole Franzen, Logan (Cassandra) Ehmen, Kyle Ehmen, Jaiden Ehmen, Ashton Ehmen, Payton Ehmen; 14 great grandchildren, Kinly Lehman, Aiden Ehmen, Rowen Acton, Crew Acton, Wyatt Jones, Abi Jones, Avery Rausch, Knox Rausch, Kash Rausch, Nori Nelsen, Anja Ehmen, Tinley Ehmen, Kellen Eisenmenger, Chase Wilson; three brothers, Darrel (Ann) Bachman of Gilman, Leland (Regina) Bachman of Attica, IN, Rick (Rose Eaton) Bachman of Saunemin; two sisters, Betty Hari and Vicky (Clif) Maggard of Rantoul; sister-in-law, Phyllis Ehmen of Watseka; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Delmar.

Janice spent her childhood in rural Loda and graduated from Buckley-Loda High School. She worked at the Ford County Farm Bureau in Melvin as a bookkeeper for several years. Janice worked for the Melvin-Sibley School Unit Office and continued after consolidation with Gibson City for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Peter's Free Lutheran Church, Melvin and was very active in her church including serving on the Altar Guild, attending Ladies Bible Study and as a member of the church's Women's Club.

Janice enjoyed reading and was an avid cook and baker and was especially known for her pies. She was a very hospitable woman and was willing to serve wherever she was needed. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her "bonus" family, the Keith and Doris DeFries family.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Free Lutheran Church, Melvin or the Janice Ehmen Scholarship of Service at GCMS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.