Janice was born on October 31, 1941, in Sibley, Iowa, to John and Esther Christians. She was raised near Little Rock, Iowa, and graduated from Little Rock High School.

Janice devoted much of her life to caring for her family as a loving wife and mother. She was a stay-at-home mother to her four children until her youngest daughter, Jerri, began school. She then worked as a teacher’s aide and later as a senior teller at First Bank, where she was known for her kindness, integrity, and strong work ethic. Janice also helped her husband refurbish, collect, and resell tools at auctions and flea markets. In retirement, Janice volunteered with Senior Net, assisting seniors with computer use in assisted living facilities. Janice enjoyed helping other seniors and sharing stories along the way; she made many new acquaintances along this path.

Janice was a dedicated servant of God, living her life guided by faith, compassion, kindness, and love. She was recognized for her gentle nature, honesty, and devotion to her family and loved ones. Janice enjoyed playing bunko with friends, going on cruises with her husband, and most of all, spending quality time with her family. Don and Janice could frequently be found at a local Wendy’s with their grandchildren, sharing a meal and cold Frosty treats.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, John and Esther Christians; her brother, John (Eileen) Christians; her husband, Donald Schilling; her sons, Dave and Mike Schilling; her daughter-inlaw, Susan Schilling; and her grandson, Jared Akins.

She is survived by her children, Dennis (Paula), Jerri (Jeff), and Cindy; her grandchildren, Nick (Bobbi), Lainey (Dustin), Amanda (Zach), Chandler (Barbara), MiKayla (Andrew), Brooke, Hailee, Caleb (Amy), Katie and Cassidy; and her great-grandchildren, Heidi, Brianna, Grey, Avery, Callen, Quinn, Ryan, Josephine and Lawrence. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 10 at 1 p.m. at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 2500 North Garfield Ave., in Loveland. A graveside service will follow at Johnstown Cemetery. A reception will follow at 3 p.m. at Grace Community Church in Johnstown. For livestream information, please call or text Chandler at 303-828-6234 or reference the Stoddard Funeral Home Obituary page. Arrangements are under the care of Stoddard Funeral Home.

Janice will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, treasured grandmother and great-grandmother, and a faithful servant of God. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the love she gave so freely, and the quiet example of faith she lived every day. While she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing she is now whole, at peace, and joyfully reunited with those who went before her, forever held in God’s eternal grace.