Janice M. Ahrns age 80 of Minster, Ohio died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Dublin Assisted Living in Dublin, Ohio.

She was born on October 3, 1939 in Minster, Ohio to the late Charles & Henrietta (Schwartz) Wente. She married Richard A. Ahrns on February 17, 1962 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen and he preceded her in death on October 13, 2015.

She is survived by children: Thomas & Ann Ahrns, Dublin, Ohio, Pam & Bill Koshar, Columbus, Ohio, Kelli & Scott Kelly, Canal Winchester, Ohio, Krista & Michael McKelvey, Upper Arlington, Ohio, grandchildren: Kiersten, Marie, Madison & Charlie Busch, Trace, Kate & Clare, siblings: Marilyn Winner, Osgood, Tom & Joyce Wente, Minster, Dennis & Leah Wente, New Bremen, Connie Will, New Bremen, Ted & Ann Wente, Michigan, In-laws: Bertha Wente, Minster, Ed Ahrns, Minster, Ohio, Bonnie Ahrns, Minster.

She was preceded in death by siblings: Delores Bentz, Robert Wente, Shirley & Walt Seger, in-laws: Dennis Winner, Mike Will, John Ahrns, James Ahrns, Marilyn Ahrns.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. She was also a member of Minster F.O.E. #1391, Mission Commission, a Eucharistic Minster.

She was a 1957 graduate of Minster High School. Janice enjoyed her time as a waitress at the Townhouse and a cashier at H & S Market during her younger years. She loved the Oktoberfest and all the activities of her children & grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM Saturday, June 13, 2020 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Frankline Rayappa, celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, June 12, 2020 and from 8:30 to 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Grand Lake Hospice.

Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.