Janice Lorene Wahl, 81, Dale

Janice Lorene Wahl, 81, of Dale, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery.

Janice was born February 12, 1943, in Connersville, Ind., to Owen and Oleva (Sterling) Mitchell.

She married Ralph Wahl Jr. on February 12, 1966, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dale. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2005.

Janice was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph’s Church. She belonged to Christian Mothers for many years. Janice loved being with her family. She enjoyed gardening and belonged to Dale Gardener’s Club. 

Janice is survived by three daughters, Lisa (Chad) Roberts of Dale, Gina Wahl of Huntingburg and Michelle Lents of Loogootee; brothers, Gene (Elaine) Mitchell of Indianapolis, David Mitchell of Connersville; sisters, Sherri (Wendel) Harrison and Sandy (James) Barrett both of Connersville; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Oleva; her husband, Ralph Wahl Jr; brothers, Bobby, Dennis and Gerald Mitchell; sister, Dianna Teel.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. ET at Becher Funeral Home and also on Tuesday morning from 8:00 a.m. ET until the time of services.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.