Janice Mildred Praedel's Obituary
Janice Mildred Praedel, age 87, passed away on March 5, 2025. Born on March 13, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Mildred and Floyd Tourangeau, Janice lived a life full of love, adventure, and kindness.
In 1959, Janice married her first husband, Lloyd Praedel II, with whom she shared wonderful years until his passing in 1997. In 2006, she found love again and married Billy Cauley, cherishing their life together until his passing in February 2025.
Janice is survived by her children with Lloyd II: Raymond (Linda) Praedel, Lloyd III (Cheryl) Praedel, Paul Praedel, and David (Kathy) Praedel. She is also remembered by her step-children: Donna Cauley and Michael (Dora) Cauley. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Jennifer, Eric, Christina, Andrew, Joshua, Joseph, Katelyn, Kendrah, Andreah, Matthew, Christopher, Lloyd IV, Ryan, Donald, and William. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Laila, Henry, Louis, Arthur, Hazel, Benjamin, Madelyn, Rhett, McKenzie, Hunter, Elizabeth, Gavin, Blake, and Landon, and a great-great-grandchild, Arya.
Janice is also survived by her siblings: Beth (Mark) Pletcher, Alice (Jim) Martin, and Judy (Marlin) Fedraw, and her brother-in-law, Dave Schwalm. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Schwalm.
Janice had a passion for travel, often visiting family across Michigan, Ohio, and Florida. She was adventurous and enjoyed ballroom dancing, bowling, and golfing with Billy. Janice loved her family deeply and never met a stranger. Her warmth and kindness touched many lives, and she will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Her family will hold services for her in Wolverine, Michigan at a later date, and she will be laid to rest with her late husband at Silver Lake Cemetery in Wolverine, Michigan.
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