Janice Dea Briese Obituary

The world bids farewell to Janice Dea Briese of Sawyer, Michigan, departing on March 31, 2025 at the age of 84. Janice leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Conrad Krieger and Olga Krieger; and her brother Norman "Sonny" Krieger. She is survived by: her children, Tammy Briese of Benton Harbor, Jamie Daniel (Chris Scameheorn) of Stevensville and Lee Briese of Stevensville; her grandchildren, Paige McIntyre (Jimmy) of Benton Harbor, Allyson Crutcher (David Forgey) of Benton Harbor, Brianna Gould (Tim) of Three Oaks, Ryan Westling (Madie) of Niles, Jenna Crutcher (Jason Benoit) of Arlington, VA and Nichole Westling of Berrien Springs; and her great grandchildren, Reese, Reagan and Waylon. She is also survived by one great grandson on the way: and a host of nieces, a nephew, and cousins.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Sawyer (5791 Sawyer Rd, Sawyer, MI 49125). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (5791 Sawyer Rd, Sawyer, MI 49125).

The family prefers contributions in memory of Janice be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125.