Janice Porritt

Age 86, entered eternity on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The family will have a Funeral Mass 11:30 am Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Morris, Rev. Fr. Roy Horning officiating. Janice's family will be present at church to receive visitors on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 am until the time of Mass at 11:30 am. Family, friends, and parish will gather to pray the Rosary at 11:00 am. In accordance with Janice's wishes cremation has taken place.

Janice Louise (Kolarik) Porritt was born on July 4, 1940, in Port Huron, only child born to Myrle (Martin) and Louis. She attended St. John Vianney Catholic school and graduated in 1958. Strong in her Catholic Faith, after graduation she entered Nazareth Convent, enjoying 3 happy years there, before returning home to care for family. In 1960, Janice worked as an administrative assistant and was part of a 3-member team that helped open the expansion of Flint Osteopathic Hospital. As a devoted matriarch and single mother to her five children, she spent over 27 years working with developmentally disabled adults, later retiring after 10 years with Target Stores. She lived in the family home for 54 years where she enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with family & friends. Janice was a very talented quilter, creative crafter and loved traveling, especially on cruises.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Matthew, Mark (Cheryl), Philip, Paul (Lisa) and Rachel (Bill) Southerland, her grandchildren: Kasey, Michael, Ashley, Kailey, Alexis, Samantha, Madison, Victoria, Enrique, Felicia, Amanda, Yanalee, Callie and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Myrle and Harold Procunier, Louis Kolarik, and granddaughter Dominique. She will be missed by several lifelong friends including the "Twin Club" members. Eternally grateful to daughter-in-law, Lisa Porritt and Bonus daughter, Kelly Stevens for the excellent care provided during her illness.

The family would also like to extend their gratitude to the Absolute Hospice Care team, especially Dawana, Takasha, Heather, Gina, and Cindy, for their kindness and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Old Newsboys or Catholic Charities.

Janice’s obituary was lovingly written by her family.