Janice E. Leininger, 78, of Ossian, passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.
Janice was born on Jan. 17, 1945, in Yoder, a daughter of the late Clyde B. and Lavon “Betty” (Hougendobler) Leininger. She was a lifelong member at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Thiele Road.
Surviving family include her sisters, Karen Littleford, Arlene (Leonard) Gallmeyer and Patty (Mark D.) Collier; three nieces and three nephews; and 14 great-nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in passing by three infant siblings; and her brother-in-law, Hugh Littleford.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 16933 Thiele Rd. in Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the church.
Memorials in Janice’s memory may be made to Stillwater Hospice or St. Mark Lutheran Church Flower Fund. Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, Ossian is caring for the arrangements. Condolences and memories of Janice may be left online at
www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com.