Janice Peters, 81, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home in Rochester.

Janice was born May 28, 1942, in Rochester, MN to Myron and Lydia Distad. On October 21, 1962, she married Charles J. Peters at Gloria Day Church. The couple lived in Rochester until 2008, when they moved to Waterville, MN, where they lived for 10 years before returning to Rochester in 2018.

Janice enjoyed an active life. She and Chuck loved snowmobiling, boating, and had many wonderful times showing horses with Terri and Matt.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri Pitcher (Jim) of Rochester, MN, son Matthew of Napa CA; sister Donna Loutinhouzer (Ken) of Tucson AZ; 3 grandchildren, Matthew Helgerson (Katie), Tyler Helgerson (Franny) and Michael Helgerson; 4 great grandchildren, Abigale, Elias, Henry and Emma.

She is preceded in death by her husband Chuck Peters, parents Myron and Lydia Distad, brothers Jerry Distad (Bonnie) and Dennis Distad (Kay).

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January, 22, 2024 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Murrell officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Lunch will follow the service.

Online condolences are welcome at mackenfuneralhome.com