Janice Elaine (Bradshaw) Bennerotte, 87, Dodge Center

Janice Elaine (Bradshaw) Bennerotte, 87, of Dodge Center, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, at Fairview Care Center.

Janice was born on Jan. 30, 1934, the daughter of Ralph and Florence Bradshaw in Pine Island. She attended grade school in Milton Township and high school in Mantorville. 

Janice worked for Saint Marys hospital for several years, Dodge Center Canning Company, Mantorville Liquor Store and managed the Bay City Campground in Bay City, Wis. On Jan. 8, 1951, she married Russell Bennerotte and they had six children together. They were happily married for 60 years. 

Janice enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards and dice, pull tabs, casino trips, gardening and drinking coffee with family and friends.

She is survived by her children; Richard (Pauline Williams) Bennerotte, Mazeppa, Rhonda (Dave Leth) Rhodes, Mantorville, Rose (Rick) Phipps, Panora, Iowa, Roland (Marcia) Bennerotte, Wasioja, Roger (Marlys Benesh), Austin, Roxanne (Steve Sinclair) Bennerotte, Kasson; 15 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; her parents; two brothers, Dallas and David Bradshaw; niece Susan Bennerotte and many aunts and uncles.

A private family service was held March 26. Interment was in Wildwood cemetery in Wasioja.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7th St SE Kasson, MN 55944 (507)634-6510.

Blessed be her memory.