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Published January 16, 2013, 12:00 AM

JANICE WEHMANEN-WIITA

Janice Wehmanen-Wiita, 73, of Duluth, said goodbye to her family in her home during the early morning hours of Jan. 9, 2013.

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Janice Wehmanen-Wiita, 73, of Duluth, said goodbye to her family in her home during the early morning hours of Jan. 9, 2013.

A woman with a sensitive spirit, a generous and giving heart, a loving and loyal nature, who was boisterously beautiful. She knew no strangers.

Her love for God and a heart to man was best expressed while worshipping at, and volunteering through the Salvation Army in Duluth. Community residents would know her best as “Ms. Christmas Kettle”, bell ringer at K-Mart in West Duluth.

Janice was a beloved employee as the lunch lady known as “Yo-Yo” at Birchwood Elementary. Followed by many years at the Jolly Fisher, Automatic Vending and Burger King in West Duluth. In recent years she wintered in Apache Junction Arizona with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Larkins and Florace (Larkins) Archambeau; step father Raymond Archambeau; sister, Diane and brother-in-law, David Lathrop.

Loved ones include her sons Jeffrey (Jill) Wehmanen, Joseph (Genevieve) Wehmanen, step-son Terry Wiita; step-daughter, Cheryl (John) Forsberg; grandchildren, Chris, Mike, Jessica and Brittney; great grandchildren, Christopher and Alyssa; sisters, Donna (Bill) Hurula and Florace (Stanley) Johnson; many nieces and nephews.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, in the Salvation Army, 215 S. 27th Ave. W. In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be donated to the Salvation Army of Duluth.

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Richard B.
Duluth, MN     01/16/2013 1:03 PM

Jan was a good neighbor, always keeping an eye on our place. She loved talking to us and watching the kids come and go. She enjoyed seeing the kids grow up and would always come over to visit or talk when getting the mail. God bless her and her work here. Rich and Sue Borg

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Richard B.
Proctor, MN     01/16/2013 1:03 PM

Jan was a good neighbor, always keeping an eye on our place. She loved talking to us and watching the kids come and go. She enjoyed seeing the kids grow up and would always come over to visit or talk when getting the mail. God bless her and her work here. Rich and Sue Borg

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William H.
01/16/2013 8:46 AM

Janice was a wonderful sister-in-law. I owe much to her for inviting me to her family's home in Tacoma, Washington, on most Sundays when worshipping at The Salvation Army. She loved cooking for servicemen, and I loved her cooking. I accepted every invitation because I had a growing interest in her sister Donna and welcomed any opportunity to see her. Janice knew no strangers. I can see her making the rounds in heaven greeting her mom, sister, family members and a host of friends she influenced on the way. She was a praying woman. Saying "God bless you!" was like breathing. I miss her! Bill Hurula

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