Janice L. Hedges

   Janice L. Hedges, 85, of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at a Sioux City hospital.

   Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2019, at 6^th Street Church of Christ with Minister Mike Mahler officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com

   Janice, the daughter of Roy and Rose (Downing) Soole, was born July 26, 1934 in Sioux City, IA.  She attended school in the Leeds area.

   On October 24, 1953, Janice was united in marriage to Willard Hedges in Sioux Falls, SD.  They made their home in Sioux City and Janice has lived in the same house for 63 years.  She worked as a dietitian until retiring from Marian Health Center.  Willard passed away on December 19, 2001.

   Janice enjoyed playing bingo, watching Westerns and gardening.  She loved to bake for everyone.

   Janice is survived by two sons, Dennis (Barb) Hedges and Byron Hedges; four daughters, Sharon Nelson, Karen (Joe) March, Jeanne Matlock and Dawn (David) Russell; eleven grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and one brother, Marty (Nancy) Soole.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Donald Soole and one son-in-law, Michael Nelson.