Janice Shannon Kanyusik

Janice Kanyusik died on November 3, 2026, in the presence of her family, at her home in Blue Mounds from complications related to Lewy body dementia.

Janice is survived by her husband, Bob, her sons, Will and Jake, and her son-in-law, Jay. She is deeply loved by friends and family.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Eleanor Shannon, and brother, Bradley.

Janice was born and raised in Wausau. She received a BA in Early Childhood Education from St. Cloud State University and an MA in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She had a lifelong commitment to justice. She began by working in women's shelters in Minnesota and Wisconsin. For 25 years she worked as a counselor for the students at Nicolet College in Rhinelander.

Janice was an artist and an author. She loved people, nature, the sun and laughter.

Throughout it all and at the end she continued to shine through.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.