Janice Piper

Janice Piper

May 15, 1946 - June 15, 2023

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MADISON - Janice Jean Piper, age 77, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on May 15, 1946, in Madison, the daughter of Edward and Ann (Barth) Johnson.


Janice graduated from Central High School in 1964. She worked as an administrative assistant for McBride Center until her retirement. Janice was very involved with Alcoholics Anonymous where she sponsored many women over her 40 years of sobriety. She enjoyed and looked forward to “glamping” at Shady Oaks in Markesan, Wis.


Janice is survived by her partner, Kathryn A. Ackley; son, Randall (Michelle) Piper; granddaughter, Andrea Piper; sister, Joyce Dorst; nephew, David (Kimberlee) Dorst; and niece, Julie Woodcock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ann.


A celebration of life will be held at EAST SIDE ALANO CLUB, 1017 Northport Drive, Madison, from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Janice’s name to East Side Alano Club, 1017 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420



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Sat Jul 1, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
East Side Alano Club • 1017 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704
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In my years of working with Jan, she was always helpful supportive and a real lady. She never failed to remember my important occasions. I treasured the occasional luncheons with her and Betty. She will be missed.
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Mary Meisner
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Dear Kathy and the rest of Jan's family: Jan was a wonderful person and a force of nature. Rest in peace
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Karen Paulson
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Jan had such a big heart. She was kind, caring and very supportive of women in recovery. I felt so inspired by her and it was such a delight anytime I saw her. A huge tool she gave me was this statement “it doesn’t really matter, it doesn’t really matter, it doesn’t really matter." She would have me say this when I was struggling and I have carried it on in my recovery. Love you, Jan. May you Rest in Peace. Kathryn was really there for Jan. Thank you, Kathryn, for loving and caring for Jan all these years. Take care, and God bless you and yours.

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