Janice Durose

MADISON—Janice Elaine (Kalish) DuRose, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Janice Elaine (Kalish) DuRose was born to Raymond and Gena Kalish on February 3, 1929 on the family farm in Montfort, WI. After several years on the farm in Montfort, they moved to the farm in Livingston and then to the farm in Boscobel. After graduating from Boscobel High School she came to Madison, graduated from Madison business College and was employed by the State Department of Public Instruction.

She was married to George F. DuRose November 16, 1948. Together they built their home in Midvale Heights in 1950. Janice was a home student thesis typist and she also worked at a home day-care center. She enjoyed gardening, walking, swimming, water skiing, and reading. Janice enjoyed spending time at the cottage on Lake Wisconsin that she and George built with their family.

Survivors are Barbara (Andre) Hagen, Diane (Jim) Wallace and Nancy (Vinnie) Caruso. Grandchildren Yolanda (Juan) and their children Emilio, Ella and Lola; Angela and her children Kaylyn, Ava, and Briar; niece, Elise (Tom) Doster; great nieces, Becky (Tom) Powell and Amy; great-great nieces and nephews, Lewis, Brigid, Padraig, and Rowan.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Arlene, her husband George, son David, and infant son Russell.

Due to the current COVID19 mandate, a private Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison.  Burial will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery.  Plans are being made to live stream the services.

Memorials may be made to High Point Church or the charity of the donor’s choice. A special thank you to the EMTs, Oakwood West, and UW Hospital for their care and support.

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Cress Funeral Service

3610 Speedway Road

Madison, WI  53705

(608) 238-3434