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Janice May (Zabel) Miller

04/30/1934 - 09/263/2025

Janice May (Zabel) Miller, 91, Appleton, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1934, to the late Vernon and Cora (Bartel) Zabel in the town of Lind, Wisconsin. Janice was proud to say she was a farm girl. She was a graduate of Weyauwega High School. After graduation, she worked for AAL in Appleton. On May 30, 1954, Janice married Leland Miller. After her first daughter was born, she became a full-time wife and mother. When Janice wasn’t visiting, thinking about or talking to her grandkids and great-grandkids, she would play cards with friends. She enjoyed crafts, walking at the mall, chair yoga, crocheting, coloring and later in life sketching.

Janice will be sadly missed by: two daughters, Deb Sieth of Oshkosh; Sandie Miller-Schreiter of Appleton; two grandsons who brought her great joy, Matt (Samantha) Sieth of San Francisco, California; Adam (Bryn) Sieth of Eau Claire; two of the sweetest great-grandchildren, Maxwell and Ginger Sieth; sisters, Phyllis (Gary) Schroeder, Carol (Billy) Schoenick; brother, Wilbur (Barbara) Zabel; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Miller; her parents; her sons-in-law, Richard Schreiter and Michael Sieth; two brothers, Kenny Zabel and Wayne Zabel.

A funeral service for Janice will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton with Rev. Kemp Jones officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Private entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.

Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family. If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.

A heartfelt thank you from Janice’s family to the Saint Paul’s Hospice staff. The care and love they provided was exceptional. It included a dream outing to the PAC to see Torme Sings Torme. They made our mom’s final journey peaceful and joyful.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church or St Paul’s Hospice, Kaukauna.

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Karen Bowen wrote on September 26, 2025
We miss our mothers, Sandy, but we were so lucky to have them, weren't we?

Laury Noack Grow wrote on September 26, 2025
My condolences to Sandie and Deb, I remember your Mom from Grace Lutheran Church for all those years we were there as children and then adults. She was always such a gracious person and proud of both of you. Also my condolences to Phyllis and Gary from Grace as well. I worked on projects with both of you. God Bless you all with peace and love.

Carol Zeitlow Parshall wrote on September 24, 2025
Sandi and Deb - My sincere sympathy to you and your families. It's the end of an era when you lose your parent. I know you have great memories of fun times with your mom, may they be a comfort to you in the days ahead.

Todd Bartel wrote on September 24, 2025
My Condolences Cousin's! I didn't get to the last Zabel Reunion. I will see if I can get a ride to come that day! She's in a better place now. Rest In Peace Cousin!

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