Janice C. Wohlwend (nee Tate), 90, of Columbia, died Dec. 24, 2015, at Garden View Care Center, Valley Park, Mo.

She was born Nov. 7, 1925, in Marston, Mo., daughter of the late Lloyd Spenser and Elsie Louise Tate (nee Simmons).

She was married to the late Billie D. Wohlwend. They were married June 20, 1953. He preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 2005.

Janice retired from teaching at the Waterloo, and Dupo school districts. She was a member of St. Paul United Church  of Christ of Columbia, as well as the Ladies’ Home Extension.
Surviving are her daughters, Janice “Liz” (Brian Mischel) Hopefl of Ballwin, Mo., and Melissa Wohlwend of Columbia, along with other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Dec. 28, at Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, and Dec. 29, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia.

Funeral services were Dec. 29, at the church, Pastor Bob Goddard officiating.

Interment followed at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: St. Paul United Church of Christ – God’s Little Meal Makers, 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, IL 62236.