Janice Elaine Karpo

February 23, 1939 - May 25, 2022

TIPTON- Janice Elaine Karpo, 83, of Tipton, Michigan died on Wednesday, March 25, 2022 at home under the care of Hospice of Lenawee with her family by her side. Born on February 23, 1939 in Adrian, she was the oldest daughter of Leo and Margaret (Kempf) Peters’ ten children. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1957. On July 27, 1957 Janice married Fred Karpo and they were blessed with 60 years together before his death on January 2, 2018. Janice and Fred worked as a team raising their three children and tending to their apple and peach orchards. Janice was a wonderful baker and for many years would attend the Ypsilanti Farmer’s Market where she would bring fresh fruit, jams, jellies and show off her baking skills with delicious pies, cakes and cookies. When her children were young and involved with the Tipton Team Workers 4-H Club, Janice was active with Project Parents. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and truly enjoyed the friendships and laughs they had when together. A natural caregiver, Janice shared her time and talents with family and friends, supporting them through her baking, a listening ear or with words of encouragement. She is survived by her children, Patricia Zeestraten, Tobin (Jenny) Karpo and Stephen (Nancy) Karpo, grandchildren, Anthony, Alexander, Mandy, Evan and Autumn; 7 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Dick, Frank, Sally, Cheryl, Mike, Karen, Charlie, Bonnie and Becky. Janice was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Fred. All services for Janice are private and have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, in Adrian. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.